Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses Playground Reconstruction (Sandy Recovery Program)

Key Challenges

• Construction within an active residential housing complex, requiring controlled access, phased work zones, and continuous safety monitoring.
• Installation of poured-in-place safety surfacing and specialty playground systems requiring strict adherence to manufacturer fall-height and ADA standards.
• Protection of existing utilities, drainage, trees, and site elements during excavation and demolition.
• Integration of new curbs, metal edging, gates, and site furnishings into an existing urban courtyard environment.

Detailed Scope of Work

• Provided full project coordination including labor, materials, supervision, permits, inspections, and compliance with NYCHA resiliency program requirements.
• Performed demolition of existing fencing, benches, safety tiles, concrete surfaces, and playground components within contract limits.
• Installed new concrete pavements, curbs, metal edging systems, and color-wearing surface finishes to enhance durability and aesthetics.
• Furnished and installed new playground equipment, RPL seating platforms, benches, and site furnishings including trash receptacles.
• Installed poured-in-place safety surfacing systems over concrete, asphalt, and aggregate bases to meet ADA and safety requirements.
• Constructed new playground fencing, gates, and steel components including welded assemblies and concrete foundations.
• Performed landscaping coordination including tree protection, root zone preservation, and restoration of planting areas.
• Completed final site restoration, inspections, closeout documentation, and project turnover in accordance with NYCHA and Sandy Recovery Program standards.