Brookhaven Highway superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig have announced the town’s completion of a $482,000 culvert replacement and stormwater mitigation project in Mastic.

Designed to reduce flooding and improve water quality, the project involved the replacement of the failing culvert on Poospatuck Lane in Mastic, as well as the construction of a bio-retention area at the Second Neck Creek which runs under the roadway. The bio-retention area will help filter and absorb stormwater runoff before it enters the creek.

This project is part of a larger effort and commitment by the Town of Brookhaven Highway Department to address water quality issues across the Town. The Division of Stormwater Management is responsible for the design and implementation of large-scale stormwater mitigation projects to implement strategies for mitigating the effects of runoff, which improves water quality and enhances natural environs.

“Protecting Brookhaven’s vital waterways and infrastructure to prevent damage by large-scale storm events is a main priority of my office,” said superintendent Losquadro. “This area of Mastic has been repeatedly impacted by saltwater intrusion during high tides. Following the stormwater control improvements completed by the Highway Department, Poospatuck Lane will be much safer and more eco-friendly.”

“This was a significant project, one that greatly benefits the Mastic community by reducing flooding and improving water quality,” said Dunne Kesnig. “I applaud the highway superintendent, his team and the entire department for their continued efforts in addressing these critical issues.”