Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) announced seven local projects within the 60th NYS Senate District are included in the latest round of grants funded by the state’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative. The funding totals more than $2.8 million to support community projects in Lancaster, Hamburg, Evans, Brant, Clarence, and Springville.

“The state’s regional approach to economic development allows local leaders to identify projects that support local businesses, improve recreational opportunities and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors,” Senator Gallivan said. “I congratulate the regional stakeholders who helped develop these proposals to meet the needs of their communities.” 

Projects within the 60th Senate District include:

-$675,000 For the Town of Clarence, in partnership with the Clarence Lions Club, to construct an all-inclusive playground at Town Place Park, creating a universally accessible play space for children of all abilities.     

-$673,000 For the Springville Center for the Arts to create artist workspaces and preserve the historic buildings at 67-69 E. Main Street in Springville. The structures date from 1895 and 1907 and feature prominently on the corner of Springville’s historic district.  

-$375,000 For the Town of Lancaster to install a safe, accessible, and engaging splash pad at Westwood Park. The project will offer active water features for children and a mist tent for seniors and adults. The project is located near populations vulnerable to extreme heat including low-income neighborhoods, senior centers and people with disabilities.

-$356,250 For the Town of Evans to complete architectural and engineering work for major infrastructure and public space upgrades at Sturgeon Point Marina. The project includes design of a new amphitheater, park promenade, picnic overlook, and improvements to internal roads, parking, and lighting at the Lake Erie waterfront site. 

-$334,719 For the Town of Brant to improve facilities at its only municipal park to support youth and community sports programs and increase park usage. Improvements will include two new baseball diamonds, upgrades to the football field, and replacement of the septic system for the existing restroom. 

-$310,492 For the Village of Lancaster to install solar panels on the roof of the DPW building to generate clean energy and reduce operational costs. The project is one component of the village’s larger goal to increase renewable energy adoption.

-$100,000 For the Town of Hamburg to complete an assessment of multimodal infrastructure and develop conceptual designs focused on multi-modal access, connectivity, and safety along Lake Shore Road from Hamburg Beach to Lake Erie Seaway Trail Center. This project will support local businesses through the completion of a targeted market study and implement the town’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

The local projects are part of a total of $463 million allocated statewide in the latest round of REDC funding.

The REDC process supports and empowers regional stakeholders in developing strategic plans and funding priorities that meet local economic needs. It is designed to provide expedited and streamlined access to grant funds and tax credits from dozens of existing programs.

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