The Village of Newark is excited to announce that over 4 million in grants have been received to replace the Allerton Hill Reservoir with an above-ground tank
The Allerton Hill Reservoir was constructed in 1918 and rehabilitated in 1951 and again in the early 1990s. The 140 foot by 320-foot reservoir is open air with a floating membrane cover that requires costly annual maintenance. The new above-ground tank will greatly improve the safety and resiliency of the water distribution system. The reservoir is a major component of the Village’s water system and provides water to adjacent communities such as Port Gibson, Town of Lyons and Town of Arcadia.
The Allerton Hill Reservoir Replacement project received a $3,591,000 WIIA grant and a $1,795,500 short-term interest-free financing and $724,185 in federal assistance grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“My administration is tackling water quality issues head-on with strategic investments that will benefit New Yorkers for generations to come,” Governor Hochul said. “These funds are crucial to help communities modernize and protect critical infrastructure so that all New Yorkers have access to clean water.”
Mayor Taylor stated, “The Allerton Hill Reservoir has served its purpose for over 100 years, but maintenance of it has become a burden. These funds to replace it with an above-ground tank will assure reliability of the water distribution system with minimum maintenance. Thank you to all who made this possible.”