Brookhaven completes Rocky Point stormwater project at Hagerman Avenue

By Brian Bateman

The Town of Brookhaven has completed a new recharge basin at Hagerman Avenue in Rocky Point, a stormwater project intended to improve drainage and reduce flooding pressure on nearby roads and properties.

Brookhaven announced the completion on July 27, 2026. The project was carried out by the Brookhaven Highway Department and is identified by the town as part of its work involving highways, traffic safety and ecology.

What the project does

A recharge basin is a stormwater-management improvement. In this case, the basin is intended to address runoff and drainage at Hagerman Avenue, providing added stormwater infrastructure for nearby residents and road users.

The town’s stated purpose is to manage stormwater runoff and reduce localized flooding pressure. That describes the project’s intended effect; the available announcement does not say that the basin eliminates flooding or guarantees protection during major storms.

For people who live near Hagerman Avenue, the completed work represents a change from a project under construction to a finished municipal infrastructure improvement. Its practical focus is drainage around local roads and properties, rather than a broader project in a neighboring community.

Rocky Point included in town planning

Brookhaven separately identifies Rocky Point projects in its 2026 capital and operating plans. A town notice dated July 6 also specifically identified Rocky Point and a completed highway or infrastructure project, providing additional municipal context for the town’s current work in the hamlet.

The Hagerman Avenue basin is located in Rocky Point and falls under Brookhaven Town government. The project therefore directly concerns local residents and road users who may be affected by stormwater conditions in the area.

Information not released

The official information available does not state the basin’s storage capacity, project cost, contractor or the measured number of properties protected. It also does not provide a separate construction schedule, tax impact or follow-up deadline.

For now, the known milestone is completion. Brookhaven’s announcement establishes that the Highway Department has finished the recharge basin; it does not provide a quantified assessment of how much runoff the basin will handle or how flooding conditions will change over time.