CLAYTON, New York (WWNY) – Add the village of Clayton to the list on north country communities able to build back better, after the flooding of 2017 and 2019.
After the flood years, New York state provided funding to communities along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, to build up defenses against high water.
“Our infrastructure is really strong here for the next 50-60 years, so it’s a such plus and these things only happen because we have great cooperation with the state,” said mayor Norma Zimmer.
Clayton got $8 million. The money went to repair and upgrade the “Riverwalk” in the village, repair and improve two village-owned docks on Mary Street, repair and upgrade the village’s wastewater treatment plant, improve the village docks by the Veterans Monument, and repair damage to the Frink Park regional dock.
A symbolic ribbon cutting ceremony was held earlier this month to commemorate the near completion of all the projects.
“Climate change is already affecting New York, causing more frequent and intense extreme weather events that devastate communities across our state,” Governor Hochul said in a statement.
“To help prevent and mitigate damage from future storms, New York is committed to helping waterfront communities along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River improve their infrastructure. With the completion of these projects, the Village of Clayton is not only supporting economic development in the region, but building a more resilient community for future generations.”
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