Mineola, NY-The members of the Nassau County Legislature met in a special meeting on Wednesday, March 24 to approve $161 million in spending for a myriad of long-term capital projects, including $78 million that will be spent this year.

In a unanimous bi-partisan vote, legislators agreed to a compromised version of the original capital plan that would have called for the approval of $238 million for more than 70 projects.

“These capital projects are an investment in Nassau County’s future,” said Legislator Joseph Scannell (D-Baldwin). “I am pleased that both sides of the aisle were able to agree on a compromise.”

Some capital projects in the 5th district include:

• A rehabilitation project of Milburn Creek that will improve the existing storm water system of the creek culvert and alleviate flooding problems.
• Realignment of Hempstead Avenue in Rockville Centre.

Other Countywide projects include:

• A study of the Nassau County HUB.
• Mosquito control equipment for the Department of Public Works
• Nassau Community College-refurbishing of plaza and repair to water damaged buildings
• Eisenhower Park Veterans memorial rehabilitation.
• 85 miles of road resurfacing in the county.
• Improvements at several of the county’s parks-includes golf course and athletic fields renovation and improvements to pools and parking.
Two-way radio system for police department.