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Public information meeting to be held for Brandywine Growth project
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Now that a sprawling and dilapidated industrial site in Binghamton has been demolished, Broome County is looking for input on how to develop the area. LCP Group has been tearing down a large portion of the vacant former Stow Manufacturing facility that sat between the Brandywine Highway and Montgomery Street. Meanwhile, the county, in partnership with the city and the New York Department of State, is working on a Brandywine Growth District Brownfield Opportunity Area Predevelopment Activities Project. The 158-acre section of town is bordered by the Brandywine Highway on the west, the railroad on the east, Bevier Street to the north, and Court Street on the south. A public information meeting on the project is planned for this Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Centenary-Chenango Street United Methodist Church to gather stakeholder input. An urban planning team led by Fisher Associates will provide an overview of the revitalization project and some of its preliminary findings. More information is available at Former NY Congressman releases new book on America's past and future Public information meeting to be held for Brandywine Growth project 5 high school students receive McShorley scholarship Binghamton Move Out Project donates 33,000 pounds of items Binghamton Downtown Singers present 'Glory and Light' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-05-2025
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Sackets Harbor finishes $3.3 million flood resilience project
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State officials were on hand in the village of Sackets Harbor to celebrate completion of an important project. New York Department of State Secretary Walter T. Mosley announced the completion of construction of a series of flood resiliency projects. Sackets Harbor was awarded over $3.3 million to complete the work through the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). State announces nearly $9 million of completed REDI projects in Clayton The projects include climate resilient upgrades and improvements of the village waterfront and greenspace at Market Square Park and other public waterfront sites within the village. This also includes installation of a new seawall to protect the village's Water Treatment Plant. Residents and visitors utilize the Market Square Park for recreation and access to the downtown area, which includes a public dock used by recreational boaters and anglers. Coastline resiliency and waterfront revitalization are working hand in glove here in Sackets Harbor with the completion of these transformative REDI and LWRP projects. The Village has taken a major step forward in creating a vibrant, sustainable and resilient waterfront and recognizing Lake Ontario as a critical social, economic, recreational and ecological resource for residents, businesses, and visitors. NYS Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley Market Square Park dealt with historic flooding along the shores of Lake Ontario in 2017 and 2019. The bulkhead and park sidewalk were submerged and left the village's public dock unusable. The flooding prevented visitors and residents from accessing the park and hindered entry to the downtown area. The park's greenspace was also damaged and at risk of further flooding during future weather events. According to state officials, the project will allow for safe, continued access to the public greenspace, the public boat dock, and the downtown during times of high water. In addition, as part of this project, the village enhanced public access to the waterfront at two locations within the Village's downtown district, made improvements to the Village's Market Square Park pump station and the shoreline at the Ontario Street wastewater treatment plant outfall as well as completed resiliency enhancements and drainage improvements at the Pickering Museum. Here are some of the mitigation measures that were taken: Raising the sheet pile wall, bulkhead, and waterfront of Market Square Park approximately two feet; Installation of an all-access waterfront plaza including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks in Market Square Park; Installation of 14-boat capacity floating docks with power/water pedestals and a sewage pump out station; Construction of three new waterfront greenspaces with hand boat launches or fishing piers; Expansion of public parking areas; Shoreline stabilization at the Ontario Street wastewater treatment plant outfall; and Installation of pavers, wooden plank walkways, stone walls, stone piers, and new site plantings to improve the resiliency and appearance of the entrance to the Pickering Museum. 'The completed REDI projects are game changers for the Village of Sackets Harbor and the broader Jefferson County Community,' Jefferson County Legislature Chairman William Johnson said. 'By investing in resilient infrastructure and protecting critical resources like our water treatment plants, we are safeguarding public health, supporting economic growth, and preserving our unique waterfront character for generations to come.' The new structure is comprised of a stacked limestone revetment with associated site improvements, including new storm drains, permanent erosion control mats, and new tree plantings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
