Around $300 Million Total Expected In Shoreline Infrastructure Aid

Monroe County is getting 43 million dollars from the state to boost infrastructure along Lake Ontario.

The money comes from the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative -- which was created in response to the recent floods.

$9 million dollars will go toward stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements in Greece. And $2.6 million will go toward addressing flooding of the boat launch and parking area at the Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park.

Governor Cuomo says the money will hep build a better waterfront for the next generation.

The shoreline counties will share a total of $300 million dollars in state funding.

Wayne County was given $41 million dollars and nearly $50 million dollars will advance more than a dozen projects in Niagara and Orleans counties.

Other funding under REDI includes $15 million dollars for regional dredging, $30 million dollars for private businesses, and $20 million dollars for homeowner assistance.


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