# New York Funds Western New York Infrastructure Projects

On October 24, 2026, New York State announced $5.8 million in capital funding for two Western New York projects: $2 million for Ellicott Creek water-flow restoration around Island Park and $3.8 million for the Peanut Line Trail. The trail is a more-than-$10-million project that already has $7 million in federal funding; its next work is expected to include design and environmental compliance before completion. The announcement identifies funded projects, not an open solicitation, and provides no bid schedule or procurement contact.

- The funding creates a defined project pipeline for water restoration and trail development, but does not itself invite bids. Contractors should not treat the announcement as an active solicitation.
- Design and environmental compliance are identified as upcoming work for the trail. Firms serving those areas can assess the project’s potential fit while recognizing that procurement details and timelines have not been provided.
- The trail’s state and prior federal funding indicate a multi-source project exceeding $10 million in total. Procurement professionals can use the announced project scope and funding amounts for market planning, without assuming how or when contracts will be competed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- New York State
- Town of Amherst
- Village of Williamsville

### Key Quotes
> We can now move on to the design study phase, environmental compliance, and the rest of the intense work that will be involved in getting this project completed over the next few years.
> — Christine L. Hunt, Mayor of the Village of Williamsville

> This is going to have a real, positive impact for these local communities, allowing families to more easily access parks, schools and jobs, increase pedestrian and bicycler safety all while cutting costs.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York

### Sources
- [Governor Hochul Announces $5.8 Million to Support Community Infrastructure Projects in Western New York | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-58-million-support-community-infrastructure-projects-western-new) - NY