Why This Tracker Exists
Growth happens incrementally. Each development project is reviewed on its own merits, in its own public hearing, on its own timeline. The cumulative effect — the total new water demand added to the system, the total new bond authorizations required, the total additional ratepayer burden — rarely appears in any single document.
This tracker exists to make the cumulative picture visible.
The South Huntington Water District serves 18,000 ratepayers from a groundwater system under active contamination remediation. The district carries $26.3 million in outstanding bond debt and has committed ~$17 million in capital projects over the next five years. Its annual debt service is $3.4 million, paid primarily through property taxes.
Every new development connected to the SHWD system adds to the demand that infrastructure must serve — and, when that infrastructure must be expanded, adds to the debt burden that ratepayers must pay.
This is a living tracker. It will be updated as new projects are proposed, hearings are scheduled, and approvals are granted. If you are aware of a development proposal not listed here, contact us at contact@shwdaware.com.
What to Watch For
When evaluating any development proposal in the SHWD service area, the key questions are:
- Is the project within SHWD service boundaries? If yes, SHWD must plan to serve its water demand.
- What is the projected water demand? Peak daily demand (gallons per day) is the relevant engineering metric.
- What is the developer contributing to SHWD infrastructure? System construction charges are the standard mechanism — but they have historically been minimal.
- Does the project require new SHWD capital investment? If yes, will that investment be bonded — and who pays the debt service?
- Has SHWD issued a formal capacity assessment? This document, if it exists, will tell you whether the existing system can serve the project or whether upgrades are required.
- Is the project part of a larger buildout? A single 400-unit project is one thing; a corridor of multiple projects is another.
| Project | Location | Status | Units / Scale | SHWD Water Impact | Developer Contribution |
| Melville Crossing | 75 Maxess Rd, Melville | Public Hearing: March 19, 2026 | 400 units / 16.62 acres | 16,000+ GPD peak demand | $0 disclosed |
| Gateway South (East + West) | 16 & 25 Depot Rd, Huntington Station | ZBA approved; Planning Board pending; construction est. 2027 | 65 apartments + ground-floor commercial | ~19,500 GPD est. | Not disclosed |
| Southgate Affordable Redevelopment | 1264–1268 New York Ave, Huntington Station | State DRI funded ($2M); in development | Mixed-use 3-story (units TBD) | TBD | State-funded |
| The Concord Mixed-Use | 1328 New York Ave, Huntington Station | State DRI funded ($1.087M); in development | Two 3-story buildings (units TBD) | TBD | State-funded |
| NY Avenue Sewer Project | Route 110 corridor, Huntington Station | Under construction — est. completion late 2027 | $66M public infrastructure project | Unlocks all corridor development above except Melville Crossing | N/A — public project |
Project Profiles
Melville Crossing — 75 Maxess Road
Status:
Public Hearing Scheduled — March 19, 2026
A proposed 400-unit residential development on 16.62 acres in Melville. If approved, it would generate peak water demand exceeding 116,000 gallons per day — roughly 8–9% of the district’s estimated total residential daily demand. No developer contribution to SHWD infrastructure has been disclosed.
Public hearing: Town of Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington. Confirm time with Town Clerk: 631-351-3206.
Gateway South — 16 & 25 Depot Road, Huntington Station
Status:
ZBA Approved (parking variances granted) — Planning Board site plan approval pending — Construction est. 2027
Proposed by Brad Rosen (owner of Station Sports Family Fun Center), Gateway South consists of two three-story mixed-use buildings at the NY Avenue / Depot Road intersection — one at 16 Depot Road (31 units, on the former miniature golf site) and one at 25 Depot Road (34 units, replacing a closed arcade building). Total: 65 apartments plus ground-floor commercial/office/retail.
13 of the 65 units (20%) are designated affordable housing under Suffolk County and Town income formulas.
Construction is explicitly contingent on sewer installation completion. Rosen confirmed construction will not start until the NY Avenue sewer project is done — **linking this project directly to the Route 110 corridor infrastructure timeline.**
Estimated peak water demand: ~19,500 gallons per day (at 300 GPD/unit — standard residential estimate).
Source: Newsday, October 2025
New York Avenue Sewer Project — Route 110 Corridor
Status:
Under Construction — Completion Est. Late 2027
A $66 million sewer infrastructure project along the Route 110 / New York Avenue corridor. Contractor: ALAC Contracting. This project does not generate water demand itself — but it removes the primary physical constraint on high-density development in the corridor, directly enabling future water demand growth within the SHWD service area.
The documented pipeline already waiting on sewer completion:
- Gateway South — 65 units at 16 & 25 Depot Rd (ZBA approved; construction contingent on sewer completion per developer)
- Southgate Affordable Redevelopment — 1264–1268 New York Ave, mixed-use 3-story building (State DRI funded, $2M)
- The Concord Mixed-Use Development — 1328 New York Ave, two 3-story buildings with workforce housing and retail (State DRI funded, $1.087M)
These three projects alone represent a minimum of 65 confirmed residential units and two additional state-funded buildings with unit counts not yet publicly disclosed. No comprehensive water demand assessment for the full corridor build-out has been publicly released by SHWD.
Development Approval Process: A Brief Guide
Town Planning Board
Most large-scale development proposals come before the Town of Huntington Planning Board for site plan and environmental (SEQRA) review. Agendas are posted in advance at huntingtonny.gov.
Town Zoning Board of Appeals
Projects seeking variances from zoning requirements come before the ZBA — often the first public forum for a project.
Town Board
The Town Board handles rezoning applications, special permits, and bond authorization resolutions. Watching Town Board agendas for SHWD-related bond votes is one of the most direct ways to track infrastructure financial commitments.
SHWD Board of Commissioners
The SHWD Board meets every Wednesday at 8:30 AM at 75 Fifth Avenue South, Huntington Station. Board minutes are public records and provide the earliest visibility into how new developments will affect the district.
Sources: SHWD 2024 Audited Financial Statements; Town of Huntington public records; project application documents. All figures from publicly disclosed records.