A North Tonawanda project is among 49 across the state that were awarded portions of $38 million through the County Infrastructure Grant Program.
North Tonawanda received $1 million to prepare a three-plus-acre waterfront brownfield for the upcoming Bridge Street Landing development.
Funding will be used to convert the former fire department training facility on Tonawanda Island into a fully serviced, build-ready site. Extensive utility line expansions, environmental remediation infrastructure, new high-capacity domestic and fire protection waterlines, comprehensive sanitary sewer upgrades, and advanced stormwater drainage networks will be deployed, complete with dedicated bio-retention basins. Subterranean infrastructure improvements also include the extension of primary gas lines, major electrical grid connections, and the installation of specialized radon mitigation systems. Additionally, extensive asphalt paving and concrete sidewalks will be completed. This new utility framework and stabilized streetscape will successfully service a planned 80- to 100-unit market-rate residential development, 45,000 square feet of commercial space, and a new 310-linear-foot public benefit corridor along the Little River.
First launched in November 2024 and administered by Empire State Development, the County Infrastructure Grant Program provides grants to support small- and medium-sized county-led infrastructure projects. To date, more than $74 million has been awarded to nearly 100 projects throughout the state. Modern infrastructure directly impacts New York State’s economic vitality, and the County Infrastructure Grant Program helps the state remain competitive and generate new economic growth.
“Investing in infrastructure means investing in New York’s future,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “With $38 million being awarded to 49 different projects across the state, we are giving local governments the tools they need to thrive and expand opportunities for New Yorkers. These investments will help communities build the infrastructure they need to create more housing, attract new businesses and make New York’s communities stronger and more affordable.”