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Publish Date: 12/19/2018

Montgomery County Receives $3.6 Million in Economic Development Grants

Mohawk Valley Awarded $85.4 Million During REDC Awards, Named "Top Performer"

FONDA - Montgomery County was awarded approximately $3.6 million, for nine projects, during the Regional Economic Development Council Awards ceremony Tuesday.

The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council was designated "Top Performer" and was awarded $85.4 million, to fund 77 projects through the Eighth Round of the REDC Awards.

"This is amazing news," Montgomery County Executive Matthew L. Ossenfort said. "Montgomery County has received well over $20 million in grant funds this year and I'm extremely proud that through hard work, our team has received that achievement," he continued. "We are excited about putting these projects into action during 2019."

"I'm pleased that our priority projects were funded," Montgomery County Business Development Center Director Ken Rose said. "This announcement marks another great year for Montgomery County and we hope to continue developing stronger plans each year moving forward."

Funded projects in Montgomery County were as follows:

  • The City of Amsterdam was awarded $30,000 for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Study to complete an engineering report to evaluate and identify improvements to the wastewater treatment plant's secondary clarifier design.
  • Eisenadler Brauhaus, LLC, was awarded $100,000 for the Nelliston Brewery. Eisenadler Brauhaus is a brand new microbrewery located in Nelliston, and is Montgomery County's first craft brewery. Eisenadler will produce handcrafted microbrews, with a focus on Bavarian style beers.
  • Montgomery County was awarded $30,000 for a Fonda Fairgrounds Sewer Upgrades Study. Montgomery County will complete an engineering report to evaluate sewer upgrades at the Fonda Fairgrounds property to remediate ongoing issues and potentially expand the sewer area.
  • Montgomery County received $2 million for a Facilities Relocation project. Montgomery County will relocate its Business Development Center and Department of Public Works (DPW) out of the Mohawk River floodplain and to the Industrial Development Authority Glen Canal Business Park. Consolidating several satellite DPW offices outside of the flood inundation area will increase efficiency of emergency service operations during storm events by eliminating the need to move equipment prior to each storm and eliminating trips between facilities.
  • Montgomery County was awarded $148,740 for the Kayak Share Project. Montgomery County will work cooperatively with Fonda, St. Johnsville, Canajoharie, and Amsterdam to create recreational opportunities along the Mohawk River by installing long and short-term kayak storage and an ADA accessible floating launch. The project will also include the development of the Ticket to Paddle Program; Water Trail Ambassadors Program and a Water Trail Signage Plan for Montgomery County. This project will further implementation of the Amsterdam and Western Montgomery LWRPs
  • Montgomery County Microenterprise Assistance received $200,000. Funds will be used to assist in the establishment of the Montgomery County Microenterprise Assistance Program
  • The Montgomery County Business Development Center received $150,000 for the Chalmers Mill Riverfront Civic Space project. This project, a key component of a $30 million brownfield revitalization development, will build an elevated pedestrian boardwalk and community space adjacent to the Erie Canal in Amsterdam. It will connect the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook to the downtown business district and Amsterdam's historic South Side neighborhood. The boardwalk will reorient residents and visitors to the impact the Erie Canal had on the region and highlight the Mohawk River as a beautiful, natural amenity.
  • The Town of Amsterdam received $203,580 for a Salt Storage Project. The Town of Amsterdam will construct a salt storage facility at the town facilities site on Manny's Corner's Road for the existing salt pile to be relocated. The new facility will be located further away from a municipal drinking well and nearby water bodies in an effort to prevent contamination as a result of rain and snowmelt events.
  • The Village of Fort Plain received $750,000 for sewer line improvements. Funds will be used to replace deteriorated sewer lines and related sewer system work.