Governor announces Canal Greenway Grants

Governor George E. Pataki announced 54 Erie Canal Greenway grants totaling nearly $8.4 million for capital projects that enhance and promote tourism, recreation, historic interpretation, and community revitalization in 19 counties.

The New York State Thruway Authority/Canal Corporation Board approved these grants at a meeting Nov. 17 in Albany.

'For more than 180 years, the New York State Canal System has served as a catalyst for economic growth and prosperity,' Governor Pataki said. 'As a commercial waterway, it helped fuel the westward expansion of our nation, and today, our Canal System is being redefined as a vibrant and thriving recreational and tourism destination. These grants will enable local communities to capitalize on this tremendous resource to encourage new development, create new jobs and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.'

The Erie Canal Greenway Grant Program, administered by the Canal Corporation, was created this year to help spur community revitalization along the 524-mile Canal System.

The recommendations were delivered in a report to the Governor in December 2005. The complete report is available on the Canal Corporation's website.

For more information about news and events along the State Canal System, visit www.canals.state.ny.us

Projects receiving Erie Canal Greenway Grant awards in Wayne County:

• Palmyra Canalside Nature Park Proposal:
• Terminal Wall Project - $225,000
  

This funding is for terminal wall improvements to the Port of Palmyra Marina including docking space and a boat launch for motorized boaters.

• Restroom Improvement Project - $175,163 This grant will be used to construct restrooms and showers at the Port of Palmyra Marina.
• Improvements to Newark Canal Port Services - $113,711

The grant to the Village of Newark will assist with upgrades to its boater services to current standards, extend and improve the Canal Trail, and broaden canal-side cultural and recreational opportunities.

• Village of Lyons North & South Side Erie Canal Project - $202,452

This funding will provide dockage on both sides of the Erie Canal between Leach Road Bridge and Route 14 Bridge. Electrical updates will be made to existing street lamps and additional marina style outlets will be installed at dockage sites. Shower and bathroom facilities will be constructed in the Village Fire Station, as well as parking lot improvements, driveway access, canoe launch, picnic tables, and other amenities.

• H.G. Hotchkiss Essential Oil Company Plant Restoration Project - $224,787

This funding is to complete the restoration of the Hotchkiss Essential Oil Company building to its original condition.

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