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Gateway National Recreation Area
Sandy Hook, New Jersey
In 2012 Hurricane Sandy devastated outer New York Harbor and caused severe flooding throughout Gateway National Recreation Area including sites at Staten Island, New York, and Sandy Hook, New Jersey. The BRS team studied different sites and established resilient maintenance facilities at both locations.
LocationSandy Hook, New Jersey
ClientNational Park Service
TypeRecreation, Park
CategoryRenovation, Other
Square Footage22,000 Total
Completion2019
Partners
Site Before
Site After
Hurricane Sandy & Sandy Hook
Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest, most destructive, and strongest hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. The Gateway which is made up of Jamaica Bay Unit, Staten Island Unit and Sandy Hook Unit were flooded in the hurricane forcing the maintenance team to abandon workshops and buildings. Created in 1972, the natural area provides recreational opportunities that are not commonly found in a dense urban environment, including ocean swimming, bird watching, boating, hiking and camping. Ten million people visit Gateway annually.
Fort Hancock building destroyed
Damage at Fort Hancock
Turned upside down
Hurricane Sandy
Scope of Work
During Hurricane Sandy, wave action overtopped most of the park and flooded the maintenance facilities. BRS was tasked with renovating two existing buildings into maintenance and office facilities, and designing a new auto repair shop with covered parking. BRS studied multiple sites and helped the park decide on a best value location. This decision involved stakeholders from cultural resources, natural resources, and park maintenance. The new maintenance location consists of two repurposed structures, a new Auto Shop, and covered parking. Careful attention was paid to FEMA regulations, flood levels, vehicle weights and heights, vehicle wash off regulations, and sustainability.
1908 Building Before
1908 Building After
Historical Preservation
The historic buildings at Fort Hancock were built between 1898 and 1910 when it was a military fortification. As much of the buildings were preserved as possible including the yellow brick. The original 1908 floorplan was found for reference. The windows were reused. The wood floor was reused and refinished. An old OTIS hand-pulled elevator and frame was kept as a centerpiece of the building and the floors were filled in on the first and second floor.
Freight elevator before
Freight elevator after
OTIS elevator company system
2nd floor office
Second floor space with storage and stairs
First floor elevator frame
Restroom
WWII building before
WWII building after
Historic Lighthouse
View from lighthouse
WWII Building Before
WWII Building After
New Auto Shop
Auto Shop Interior
“This was a very meaningful project. I felt like I was doing good work. It was emotional to see the workers come back to tour their buildings. We are helping the park get back on its feet.” – Caitlin Milligan
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