FEMA grants $4.8 million to Navy Yard for overdue Sandy repairs
With the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s ambitious expansion plan and a new shuttle in the works, the borough’s largest shipyard is getting bigger as well as better thanks to $4.8 million in FEMA funds for Sandy-related repairs.
According to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who announced the funding with Senator Charles Schumer, the money – secured through two different grants from FEMA – will be used to cover electrical repairs and dock renovations.
“The current expansion projects at the Navy Yard will help serve as a catalyst for job creation and more economic opportunities,” said Gillibrand. “Superstorm Sandy devastated our communities; these funds are an essential investment towards keeping this important economic center thriving by helping solidify the strength of the Navy Yard’s infrastructure.”