Six Wellsville NY Forward Projects awarded, see the project timelines
A small projects fund will be established with unallocated $449K
By Andrew Harris, pictured is a futuristic depiction of the “Old Depot”
Earlier this week the New York State announced that a total of $4.5 million dollars pledged for economic development and revitalization has been earmarked for six projects in the village of Wellsville. A nearly half million dollar fund to support future small projects has also been created. Mayor Randy Shayler had this to say about the awards:
“Thank you to Governor Hochul, the Department of State, and everyone involved in NYForward. Wellsville’s award and the projects selected will positively impact our community for decades to come! NYForward has become the catalyst for our economic growth, beyond its $4.5 Million funding. We have just begun to see its full impact.”
Building restorations, revitalizations, and upgrades account for $3.4 million of the total awards from the state. The biggest project, and most transformative is the former railroad depot, aka “The Old Depot.” Once an iconic symbol of Wellsville, the former train station has fallen into disrepair for over seventy years. The project, spearheaded by architect Andrew Sisson, has a big vision that will be exciting to watch unfold. Below are some additional details about each of the projects selected for funding:
Transform the Depot into an Event Center & Museum
TOTAL NYF FUNDS REQUESTED $1,228,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $2,085,000
% OF TOTAL PROJECT COST 59%
Revise the former Daily Reporter Building
TOTAL NYF FUNDS REQUESTED $762,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $1,523,000
% OF TOTAL PROJECT COST 50%
Develop New Branding and Signage for the Village of Wellsville ($90,000)
TOTAL NYF FUNDS REQUESTED $90,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $90,000
% OF TOTAL PROJECT COST 100%
Establish the Wellsville NYF Small Project Fund ($449,000)
Experience Entertainment at the “Well”
TOTAL NYF FUNDS REQUESTED $640,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $1,148,000
% OF TOTAL PROJECT COST 56%
Improve Gateways to the Village of Wellsville ($551,000)
TOTAL NYF FUNDS REQUESTED $551,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $584,000
% OF TOTAL PROJECT COST 94%
Expand Space and Offerings at the Creative Arts Center
TOTAL NYF FUNDS REQUESTED $780,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $887,000
% OF TOTAL PROJECT COST 88%
Read the updated source documents from Wellsville NY Forward:
