FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 2026

Village of Avon Awarded $1.75 Million State Grant for Triphammer Watermain Project

Avon, NY — The Village of Avon has been awarded up to $1,750,000 through New York State’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant (WIIA) program to support the Triphammer Watermain Project, a critical investment in the Village’s drinking water system.

 The grant was announced by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation on behalf of Governor Kathy Hochul and will help fund the replacement and improvement of aging water infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable drinking water for Avon residents and businesses.

“This is a major win for the Village of Avon and a direct investment in our residents’ health, safety, and quality of life,” said Mayor Robert Hayes. “Replacing aging water infrastructure is not glamorous work, but it is essential. This grant allows us to move forward with the Triphammer Watermain Project while minimizing the financial burden on local taxpayers and positioning Avon for long-term growth.”

The final grant amount will be determined upon completion of the project based on eligible costs, as verified by the Environmental Facilities Corporation. Village officials will continue working closely with EFC, the New York State Department of Health, and project engineers to meet all program requirements and advance the project toward construction.

 “This funding reflects strong state confidence in Avon’s planning, stewardship, and commitment to smart infrastructure investment,” Mayor Hayes added. “We are grateful to Governor Hochul, the Environmental Facilities Corporation, and our project partners for their support.”

The Triphammer Watermain Project is part of the Village’s broader effort to modernize essential infrastructure, protect water quality, and ensure reliable service for current residents and future development.

 For more information, please contact:
Office of the Mayor
Village of Avon
74 Genesee Street
Avon, NY 14414

Have you lost a bicycle? Did you find a bicycle? Please contact the Avon Police Dept. at 585-226-3720.

Apply for a Loan/Grant Program to Protect Your Home from Flood or -Rain Damage

Through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, a loan/grant program of up to $50,000 is available to help homeowners at risk of flooding or who have sustained property damage due to heavy rainfalls or other flooding events.

Who is eligible:

• Owner-occupied, 1-4 unit buildings.

• Low to moderate income (120% of area median).

Projects can include:

• Repairing Flood Damage

• Floodproofing Interior Systems

• Elevating Electrical Equipment

• Improvements:

• High-efficiency windows

• Insulation to walls and/or ceilings

For more information, including how to apply, visit the NYS Homes and Community Renewal - Resilient Retrofits webpage.

A new bottle-filling station, pet water station, and dog waste receptacle was installed by our DPW crew at the Erie-Attica Trail, thanks to a Parks & Trails NY grant.

Six Consolidated Funding Applications were submitted by the Village in July ‘25:

• NYMS funding to assist with mixed-use building renovations in the downtown commercial district-$500K request

• Smart Growth funding to update the Comprehensive Plan-$90K request

• Nonpoint Source Planning funding for a comprehensive stormwater study-$50K request

• Climate Smart Communities funding for solar project-$1,993,557 request

• Pro Housing funding for WWTP infrastructure project-$10,000,000 request

• CDBG funding for Triphammer watermain project-$1,500,000 request

The Village was awarded Local Govt. Efficiency grant in the amt. of $500K for Triphammer Rd. water project in July ‘25.

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Mayor’s Corner