The Town of Hempstead has decided to replace a 70-year-old water tower with a new state-of-the-art facility, costing just slightly more than renovation would. Town officials cited costs of around $9 million for repair versus a little over $10 million for a new build. The initiative was prompted by residents’ complaints regarding the old tower’s appearance. The new tower will be constructed atop a concrete pedestal to prevent rusting, with the entire project expected to take about 18 months, during which both towers may coexist.
"Just to redo an existing 70-year-old facility, it's going to cost about $9 million, when to build a new one - state-of-the-art - is a little over [$10 million]. It really was a no-brainer on the investment."
"There will also be financial advantages, he continued. The new tower will lay atop a reinforced concrete pedestal, meaning its steel supports will not be exposed to the elements, thus eliminating the issue of rust."
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