Forest Park LIRR Towers Removal

  • Design
    100% complete
  • Procurement
    100% complete
  • Construction
    100% complete

This project will demolish the Long Island Rail Road towers in Forest Park.

Project Notes

The completion date has changed. To learn more about why schedules change, please visit the How We Build Parks page.

Project Timeline

Design

Assigned & Start Date: September 2020
Projected Completion Date: January 2021
Completion Date: January 2021

Procurement

Start Date: January 2021
Projected Completion Date: October 2021
Completion Date: November 2021

Construction

Start Date: May 2021
Projected Completion Date: February 2022
Completion Date: October 2021

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Funding

Total Funding: $542,000
Funding Source: Mayoral
Design of Forest Park LIRR Towers Removal

Location

Forest Park, Queens
Along the LIRR tracks between Union Turnpike and Park Lane South
Community Board: 05, 05, 06, 09

 

Project Staff

Project Liaison: Meira Berkower
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Last updated: 01/17/2025