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Governor Hochul announces NY Forward projects in Canastota

Project Renderings Available Here

The 9 Aurora, Cayuga and Union Springs DRI projects, totaling $9.7 million, include:

  • Redevelopment of Beacon Bay Marina ($2,500,000): Redevelop the existing building into new lodging units, a property manager’s apartment and a small open-air gathering space primarily for lodging guests. The project also includes the installation of new docks to accommodate additional boating activity.
  • Improvements to Frontenac Park ($1,338,000): Develop new pathways for pedestrian circulation, new pay station and accommodations for parking. The project also includes repurposing of the house at the end of Factory Street into a recreation office and community gathering space, creation of a new patio for outdoor recreation programming and classes, addition of a new picnic shelter and restoration of lawn areas.
  • Transformation of McIntosh Park ($2,083,000): Transform McIntosh Park through renovations that include drainage improvements, paved entrance road and parking, basketball and pickleball courts, relocation of the existing tee-ball field, new benches, construction of an inclusive playground and a new pavilion.
  • Development of Mixed-Use Building at 143 Cayuga Street ($1,428,000): Construct a new multi-story, mixed-use building that will include apartments on the upper floors and retail space on the ground floor.
  • Construction of a Southern Gateway: Aurora Waterfront Park ($773,000): Construct a Southern Gateway Park by repurposing the old railway bed into a durable, shared use, ADA compliant trail. Additional park features include new signage, a new parking area, picnic tables with grills and shade trees. The project will also include an accessible canoe/kayak launch, kayak storage rack and Blueway launch site signage, Blueway Trail kiosk, benches along the trail and a concrete sidewall.
  • Development of Marina Gateway and Storefront Entrance, Waterfront Café and Additional Boat Service Facilities ($589,000): Develop a marina gateway via removal of structures at 107 Cayuga Street, new storefront entrance for the Marina show room and construction of triple bay service and parts facility. The project also includes the construction of a waterfront café to be open for year-round use.
  • Development of Apartments at 6200 Center Street ($446,000): Adaptive reuse of an existing building at 6200 Center Street into two-bedroom loft style apartments and associated storage spaces for residents.
  • Restoration of the Historic Patrick Tavern Building and Development of Tavern Green at 302 Main Street ($363,000): Restore Patrick Tavern including the addition of an historically accurate covered porch along the Village’s Main Street façade. The project also includes the replacement of the roof, windows and doors as well as new interpretive signage, sidewalk connection, bike racks, storage room, new exterior lighting, a stone patio and stone wall and ADA accessible ramps. Behind the building, a new green space will be developed to allow for markets and events.
  • Upgrades to Community Center and New Accessible Entrance at 337 Main Street ($180,000): Install a new ADA accessible entryway with improved lighting, signage and a sidewalk connection to existing public walk. The project provides updates to the existing meeting space including the replacement of flooring, new lighting, reconstruction of the kitchen and HVAC installation.
  • Construct 9693 Brewerton Road Mixed Use Development ($1,600,000): Create new retail and residential space in the heart of the NYF area. The development will include a mixed-use building and energy-efficient townhomes.
  • Enhance Lighthouse Park ($1,500,000): Enhance waterfront recreation by adding a two-slip public boat launch, ADA-compliant fishing platform and kayak launch, nature play facility and a new restroom at Lighthouse Park.
  • Construct Apartment Buildings at 9602 Brewerton Road ($1,000,000): Construct two eight-unit buildings in phase 1 and twenty tiny homes in phase 2 within walking access to Oneida Lake and local businesses.
  • Renovate Brewerton Library ($400,000): Expand the library’s role as a community hub by adding a small café space, public meeting room, additional restrooms, a visitor information center and an outdoor seating area.

Press release provided by the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Photo of the Erie Canal courtesy the Village of Canastota.

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