New Guide Rails Coming To Portions Along Lake Whitney In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — New guide rails are coming to portions of Waite Street and Mather Street along Lake Whitney following an agreement between the town and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, officials recently announced.

Mayor Curt Balzano Leng said the agreement will allow for the provision and construction of guide rails along portions of Waite Street and Mather Street to help address issues with vehicular accidents in the area of Lake Whitney.

As part of the agreement, the Regional Water Authority has agreed to share, with the town, a significant portion of the project costs associated with the purchase and installation of the guide rails, according to Leng.

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“I thank the Regional Water Authority for their cooperation and leadership on this essential public safety project,” Leng said in a press release. “For far too long, the areas along Lake Whitney on portions of Waite Street and Mather Street have needed important protective traffic improvements. These safeguards will protect Hamden’s motorists, while also protecting Lake Whitney - an important natural resource which supplies drinking water to the local area. I encourage all Hamden motorists to stay mindful, and to drive safely and carefully.”

Larry L. Bingaman, president & CEO of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, said: “We are pleased to pool resources with the town of Hamden as they work to install safety guide rails along portions of Waite and Mather Streets that border Lake Whitney. The new guide rails are an important safety measure that will help protect the town’s residents and roads, as well as our public water supply.”

Stephen Mongillo, Hamden’s RWA representative, said the installation of guide rails along Mather and Waite streets is a “very positive step toward protecting both motorists and our public water supply.”

“Because of multiple considerations, it took some time and a collaborative effort between the RWA and Town officials to plan for this upgrade,” Mongillo said. “As Hamden’s representative to the RWA, I’m pleased that this additional protection will now be provided to both residents and a valuable resource within our town.”

File photo of a car veering off the road and into Lake Whitney during a recent snowstorm (via the Hamden Fire Department).

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