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Capital projects update: Woodside facility reconstruction
4:13:57
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Commissioner Do provides an update on TLC's major capital project, the reconstruction of the safety and emissions inspection facility in Woodside, Queens.
- The project has a budget of $180 million and is currently in its first phase.
- It is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2028.
- The project is currently at 18.2% completion.
- Once completed, the new facility will increase inspection capacity by 200 cars per day.
- The project scope was expanded to include 70 new electric vehicle chargers, including 30 level three fast chargers.
- The city will seek partial reimbursement for charger installation from grants such as Con Edison's Power Ready program.
- The project also includes a new administrative building and parking garage for TLC employees.
David Do
4:13:57
Next, I will share an update regarding TLC's capital projects.
4:14:01
Our safety and emissions inspection facility in Woodside, Queens is currently in the first phase of a $180,000,000 reconstruction.
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This project is being managed by the Department of Design and Construction and is expected to substantially be completed by the end of twenty twenty eight.
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The project is currently at 18.2% completion and is needed to mitigate structural degradation as well as to meet an increasing demand for inspection services.
4:14:27
Once completed, the new facility will increase inspection capacity by 200 cars per day and reduce street congestions associated with entering and exiting vehicles.
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Notably, the scope of the project was expanded to include 70 new electric vehicle chargers including 30 level three fast chargers to support TLC's green rides initiative.
4:14:49
The city will seek partial reimbursement of the installation of chargers from grants such as Con Edison's Power Ready program.
4:14:56
For TLC employees, there will also be a new administrative building, a parking garage, and a vehicle and vehicle testing equipment.