Construction begins on project in Orleans county to mitigate flooding

The $2.5 million enterprise Inside the Metropolis of Yates Can additionally improve A properly-appreciated park.

YATES Center, N.Y. — Enchancment on a multipurpose enterprise Which will accomplish one objective of reducing flooding has begun in Orleans County. 

The Metropolis of Yates was awarded a $2.5 million resiliency enterprise as An factor Of latest York State’s Resiliency and Financial Enchancment Initiative. The $2.5 million will go in the direction of mitigating future flooding and upgrading the Yates Metropolis Park.

Historic flooding in 2019 triggered erosion alongside the shoreline, and Using the park was hampered As a Outcome of of poor runoff circumstances, which posed safety risks. The enterprise will relaxationore the damage And Make constructive the park Is in a place To be used whereas There’s vital flooding. 

The park will shut on Monday, October 18, and stay shutd till construction is accomplished. Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced The start of construction on Monday. 

“By way of REDI, Ny State Is fixed its promise to the Lake Ontario shoreline communities in aiding Inside their wrelaxationle in the direction of The outcomes of local climate change,” Hochul said.

“Making sure our infrastructure Is strong and reliable, and our shorelines are fortified Is essential in defending our residents, As properly as to safeguarding the economies of shoreline communities. The Metropolis of Yates Park enlargement enterprise will Do precisely that, As properly as To enhance the leisure alternatives For every residents and visitors to the town.”

The event being made to the park embrace:

• Upgrades to the parks drainage and stormwater administration methods to resolve The acute drainage and ponding challenges
• Shoreline stabilization On the boat launch
• Set up of a cartop boat launch
• Enchancment of an ADA compliant fishing/water entry pier
• Set up of new playground gear, a strolling path, new pavilion, And relaxation room amenities
• Expansion of the park’s Automobile parking space
• Enhancements to landscaping and greenspace