Major Zuckerbrook project tied to $2.65M state grant; basin holds about 9 million gallons

Council staff presented a multi-phase flood mitigation initiative described as the Zuckerberg (Zuckerbrook) project, supported by a $2.65 million Department of State grant that will fund bridge enhancements, culvert work and floodplain benching. Staff said Colliers Engineering completed a hydrologic study identifying areas needing improvement and that local partners (town of Canandaigua and others) are contributing capital and in-kind resources.

A constructed basin near a primary elementary school was highlighted as capable of holding roughly 9,000,000 gallons during large storm events, which staff said reduced localized flooding and worked well during a recent heavy storm. Council members approved the related agenda items by motion and carried the vote.