New York Construction Report staff writer
About $23 million in New York State Community Development Block Grants have been awarded to 33 village, town, and county-wide applicants. Funds will be used for projects that range from comprehensive planning studies and community facilities to sewer and water main replacements.
Financing is awarded competitively through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Community Renewal. There are 1,300 cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000 that are eligible for the NYS CDBG program. Counties with populations of less than 200,000 may also apply for NYS CDBG funding. For more information on the NYS CDBG program, visit HCR’s website.
Awards include 12 community planning projects, two public facilities, and 19 public infrastructure projects:
Capital Region
Village of Corinth in Saratoga County will use $50,000 to complete a preliminary engineering report to address failing water and sewer infrastructure.
Village of Fort Edward in Washington County will use $1 million to replace cast iron water mains in the Cooper-Prospect- Grove Neighborhood north of the village’s downtown area.
City of Mechanicville in Saratoga County will use $1 million to locate and create easements for the raw water transmission main, in addition to rehabilitating the raw water pump station that conveys surface water to the water treatment plant.
The village of Philmont in Columbia County will use $50,000 to complete a Housing Needs Assessment and Policy Framework.
City of Watervliet in Albany County will use $50,000 to complete a water supply transmission main planning and engineering needs assessment on a transmission line that runs from the Watervliet Reservoir in Guilderland to the city of Watervliet.
Central New York Region
Town of Brutus in Cayuga County will use $50,000 for the Brutus Sewer Infrastructure Planning Project to conduct an inflow and infiltration study of the wastewater collection systems of three mobile home parks.
Finger Lakes Region
Village of Attica in Wyoming County will use $334,084 to install an interior elevator at the Attica Municipal Building to achieve compliance with ADA accessibility standards.
Village of Clyde in Wayne County will use $1 million to replace the Glasgow Street Water Main.
Town of Darien in Genesee County will use $1.25 million to install a sanitary sewer force main to connect to the Village of Corfu’s Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Village of Penn Yan in Yates County will use $1.25 million to install a new headworks facility and second force main.
Village of Rushville which spans Ontario and Yates counties will use $1.25 million to upgrade the water treatment plant to address prevalent harmful algal blooms.
Village of Sodus Point in Wayne County will use $50,000 to complete a preliminary engineering report and infrastructure asset management plan for drinking water.
Village of Waterloo in Seneca County will use $49,000 to complete a comprehensive housing conditions assessment of the village’s entire housing stock.
Mid-Hudson Region
Town of Callicoon in Sullivan County will use $999,850 to replace the aging 1930 water storage tank serving the Youngsville Water District.
Village of Liberty in Sullivan County will use $999,919 for its High-Risk Culvert Collapse & Sanitary Sewer Failure Mitigation Project.
Village of New Paltz in Ulster County will use $857,550 in NYS CDBG funds to replace deficient sewer mains and manholes.
Village of New Square in Rockland County will use $1.25 million in NYS CDBG funds for the reconstruction of storm drainage system improvements to eliminate flood induced hazards.
Village of Wurtsboro in Sullivan County will use $1.25 million to replace the water main along Sullivan Street and the existing 300,000-gallon water storage tank.
Mohawk Valley Region
City of Amsterdam in Montgomery County will use $1 million to develop a community center at 149 East Main Street.
Herkimer County will use $50,000 to complete a county-wide planning study that will assess and describe housing conditions and opportunities.
Village of Waterville in Oneida County will use $38,500 to undertake a housing conditions study of the village’s housing stock and a housing needs review of local housing issues.
North Country Region
Town of Harrietstown in Franklin County requested $50,000 to support a physical needs assessment, detailed plumbing assessment, and plans for plumbing upgrades for the Harrietstown Housing Authority.
City of Plattsburgh in Clinton County will use $1 million to install a new raw water transmission main that will connect a new wellfield to the existing main.
Village of Port Leyden in Lewis County will use $887,000 to expand the village’s wastewater treatment facility and collection system.
Town of Watertown in Jefferson County will use $1.25 million to work on the water public infrastructure.
Southern Tier Region
Village of Canisteo in Steuben County will use $1.25 million to improve its sewer district to better serve the needs of its residents.
Village of Deposit in Delaware County will use $50,000 to complete a preliminary engineering report for an evaluation of the municipally owned water system.
Village of Hancock in Delaware County will use $995, for Phase 2 of its Critical Sewer Improvements.
Town of Thurston in Steuben County will use $25,000 to complete a housing needs assessment.
Western New York Region
Village of Almond in Allegany County will use $978,000 to replace the Mill Street/Maple Road water main.
Village of Barker in Niagara County will use $50,000 to complete a comprehensive stormwater management preliminary engineering report.
Town of Randolph in Cattaraugus County will use the $1.25 million for improvements to the town’s wastewater treatment facility.
Village of Sherman in Chautauqua County will use $1.25 million funds to replace deteriorated/undersized storm sewer conveyance systems serving its Main Street corridor and downtown business district.
“Solid infrastructure, modern facilities, and clear plans for the future are essential to the health and safety of our communities,” said HCR Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas. “This $23 million investment will improve the nuts and bolts that underpin society in these 33 communities and make good on Governor Hochul’s commitment to supporting local governments across the state.”
