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Kingston has been awarded nearly $2.8 million in state funding to support several community projects. The funding, announced by Mayor Steven T. Noble, will be used to rehabilitate the Binnewater Reservoir Dam, build a skatepark at Hasbrouck Park, and update the city's Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan.
The Binnewater Dam project received $1,945,600 through the Department of Environmental Conservation's Water Quality Improvement Project program. This funding will be used to construct a new spillway, improve slope stability, and install a seepage collection system, ensuring the protection of Kingston's drinking water source.
The city also secured $167,160 from the Department of State's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to update its waterfront plan, originally created in 1992. This updated plan will guide sustainable development and improve access to the Hudson River, Rondout Creek, and Esopus Creek waterfronts.
Additionally, $670,296 was awarded through the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation's Environmental Protection Fund to design and construct a skatepark at Hasbrouck Park. The skatepark aims to provide a safe and dedicated space for skateboarding and related activities, enhancing Kingston's recreational offerings.
Mayor Noble expressed gratitude for the funding, emphasizing its importance in improving community health, strengthening the city, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The projects are part of a broader effort to utilize state grants for community development in the Mid-Hudson area.