Town of Dryden to Receive $1 Million For Utility Infrastructure Overhaul at Hanshaw Village

New York State Senator Lea Webb (SD-52) says the Town of Dryden will receive $1 million for a complete utility infrastructure overhaul at Hanshaw Village. Funding came through the County Infrastructure Grant Program.

“As someone who comes from local government, I know that state grants provide vital support to projects that municipalities really need. I’m proud to be working with Governor Hochul and my colleagues in the legislature to give funding to localities. The grants provided throughout Senate District 52 will help improve water systems, housing opportunities, and utility infrastructure.” Webb said.

Hanshaw Village is a 132-unit manufactured home community located off of Hanshaw Road. Webb noted the grant will allow the conversion of the park’s aging infrastructure from an inadequate private well system to public water connection.

The project will include the installation of new water mains and sewer lines to replace failing private systems, permanently eliminating long-term public health and environmental risks that threatened the community’s habitability.

Work will complete structural upgrades and establish a reliable, modern utility framework for the existing 110 households. The upgrades will also provide the necessary utility capacity and structural hookups to unlock sites for 10 more affordable manufactured homes, with the potential for 22 new homes on previous vacant lots, for immediate residential development.

“The Town of Dryden is pleased to receive this award and is looking forward to the expected expansion of affordable housing for Dryden families,” said Town Supervisor Jason Leifer. “We thank Tompkins County for submitting the grant application and both Senator Webb and Assemblywoman Kelles for their continued support of water and sewer expansion in support of affordable housing. This meets a real need in our community.”