Yorktown Completes Work on Mohegan Ave. Retaining Wall

08/17/20 - Supervisor Matt Slater and town officials will cut the ribbon on the long-awaited replacement of the Mohegan Avenue Retaining Wall on Tuesday, August 18.

The work included replacing 600 feet of retaining wall along the lake with modular precast blocks, as well as erosion- and sediment-control devices to protect the water quality of Mohegan Lake. The replacement work was done by Remus Industries, LLC of Ossining. The contractor completed the work under the projected $936,000 budget and about three weeks ahead of schedule.

“We now have a safe retaining wall, an improved road and new runoff filters that will prevent vehicular waste and sediment from polluting Mohegan Lake,” said Supervisor Slater. “This project is yet another example of how Yorktown has not allowed the pandemic’s disruptions to thwart our vision for a renewed, eco-conscious and vibrant community.”

Who: Yorktown Town Supervisor Matt Slater, Town Board members and the town highway supervisor
What: Ribbon cutting on completion of Mohegan Avenue Retaining Wall
When: Tuesday, August 18, 11 a.m.
Where: Near the intersection of Mohegan Avenue and Kimble Avenue

Mohegan Lake has very high levels of phosphorus and it has been plagued by harmful blue-green algae blooms for decades. The toxic algae blooms have forced officials to close swimming beaches in the past. High levels of the toxins can cause diarrhea, vomiting, skin, eye or throat irritation, allergic reactions, and breathing difficulties, according to the state Department of Health.

Mohegan Lake is a natural waterway of 103 acres, approximately one mile long. The lake is used for swimming, boating and bass fishing.