CITY OF JAMESTOWN TO RECEIVE $1.5 MILLION FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AS PART OF THE 2024 BRIDGE NY AWARDS.
JAMESTOWN, NY – July 16, 2024 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce that it will be awarded $1.5 million as part of the 2024 Bridge NY Awards. This funding will support the Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation project, a vital infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing public safety and ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure against extreme weather conditions.
About the Project
The Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation project focused on replacing a rusted, perforated, and high-maintenance culvert. This infrastructure is crucial for maintaining access to a heavily traveled city street and the UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. The project is indispensable to the health and well-being of Jamestown residents, ensuring continual access to local medical facilities and various other essential health and human services provided along Water Street.
Water Street: A Hub of Vital Services
Water Street is home to many vital organizations and businesses, including:
- Susan Center: Serving hundreds of meals daily to vulnerable individuals, including the unemployed, homeless, children, seniors, and those facing physical, mental, and emotional challenges.
- Mental Health Association (MHA) of Western New York: Offering advocacy, support, and referrals to individuals struggling with mental illness and substance abuse.
- Community Helping Hands: Providing emergency assistance through a thrift store and workforce development programs in partnership with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Western New York Urology: Delivering specialized urological care to the community.
- Jamestown Electro Plating: A 100+ year old business located on Water Street since 1924, providing plating for the aerospace, automotive, electronics, and construction industries.
Impact of the Project
The failure of the culvert would significantly affect access to UPMC Chautauqua, Western NY Urology, and other facilities on Water Street, potentially leading to flooding, water damage to nearby facilities and homes, infrastructure disruptions, and compromised traffic flow, posing safety risks to the community. The Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation is essential for maintaining equitable access to emergency care, essential services, and employment opportunities for individuals relying on these entities in the area.
The City of Jamestown is committed to enhancing public safety and ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure. This project represents a significant step towards a safer and more resilient community.
