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1. What is Wyandanch Rising?

The Wyandanch Rising Project is a comprehensive community revitalization effort for the Hamlet of Wyandanch. Several properties have been purchased by the Town and will be used for economic development purposes. Funds for the project have been primarily secured through State, Federal, County and other community development grants and allocations.

The Wyandanch Rising Project includes but is not limited to:

• The installation of sewers, prior to vertical development, for commercial entities in downtown areas;
• Wholesale redevelopment of the downtown area under the project management of a master-developer;
• Resource Center
• Pre-apprenticeship training for local trades
• Small business development support
• 240 units of affordable/workforce housing
• 50,000 square feet of retail space (new construction)
• Street-scape improvements
• New train station
• Station plaza public green space
• Solar roof installation for selected community facilities

2. Can I hook up to the sewer lines being installed for Wyandanch Rising?

If sewer lines are being placed directly in front of your house there is the possibility of hooking up to them. A very few homes in the area will have access to these hook ups. Specific information relating to the question of individual hookups must be requested from the engineering team responsible for the project.

If interested and logistically capable of being hooked up, the homeowner would be responsible for all fees and permits associated with gaining access to the sewer line. Contact Rich Groh, Senior Environmental Analyst, Town of Babylon (631) 422-7644 for more information.

Suffolk County is the official entity with ultimate jurisdiction over sewer development and hook up. 

Contact the Suffolk County Sewer Agency, Craig Platt, (631) 852-4187, for more information.