The Village of Newark is pleased to announce the receipt of grant funding from the State of New York for the reconstruction of a critical culvert on East Maple Avenue. Governor Kathy Hochul included the project as part of her recent announcement of nearly $484 million in grant funds for Bridge NY projects across New York State.
Bridge NY funds are used to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts, enhancing safety and improving the resiliency and sustainability of New York’s vital transportation infrastructure. The State’s BRIDGE NY initiative supports projects that will reduce the risk of flooding and improve the resiliency of structures, while also facilitating regional economic competitiveness and prioritizing projects that benefit environmental justice communities.
“As New York continues to experience the effects of climate change firsthand, we need to make critical infrastructure upgrades so our communities can withstand the extreme weather to come,” Governor Hochul said. “Working closely with local governments, we are investing millions to harden more than 200 bridges and culverts across the State, enhancing public safety and make these structures ready for whatever Mother Nature can throw at us.”
Senator Pam Helming said, “Strong infrastructure is essential for strong communities. I’ll always be an advocate for the funding our municipalities need to maintain safety, improve resiliency, protect the public, and support economic growth. Thank you to Mayor Taylor and the hardworking employees of the Village of Newark for their continued leadership.”
Brian Manktelow stated, “I am pleased to see the State funds frequently be dispersed to our local municipalities. The replacement of this culvert is a sign that New York and the Village of Newark are focused on improving our aging infrastructure. I applaud the efforts of the village and Mayor Taylor prioritizing these initiatives. Together we can ensure that as weather patterns worsen and become more erratic, we are prepared to handle them to minimize the impact on our residents.”
Mayor Jonathan Taylor said, “We are thrilled that the state continues to invest in our community through the Bridge NY program. When it is completed, the culvert that runs under East Maple Avenue will be the fifth major culvert we have replaced in the last eight years. Completing the work on these culverts is critical to ensuring that we have reliable infrastructure in place for many years to come.”
The awards were selected based on input from Regional and Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the funding will support all phases of project delivery, including design, right-of-way acquisition and construction.
