Demolition of the former Touhey Building
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In September 2019, the Library contracted with the Empire Dismantling Corporation for the demolition of the former Touhey building, and preparation for the work is officially underway. Demolition is expected to be completed by the end of March 2020. The construction of the new parking lot is slated to begin in May, with a tentative opening date scheduled for August 17. Those dates may change based on the parking lot construction bid process and the ultimate timeline provided by the selected contractor. Additional communications regarding official timelines and disruptions will be distributed via press releases to the Finger Lakes Times, special library newsletters, and the Library’s standard information outlets.
The Library received $244,668 in New York State Public Library Construction Grant funds to help fund the acquisition and demolition of the former Touhey building. We recently completed another NYS grant application for $104,343 towards the parking lot construction. Official approval of the grant request is expected in the spring or summer of 2020. Project expenses not covered through the grants will be paid for with the Library’s reserve and gift funds.
If you have questions or concerns related to the building demolition and parking lot construction, please contact Library Director Chris Finger at cfinger@pls-net.org or 315-789-5303, ext.106.
The Library received $244,668 in New York State Public Library Construction Grant funds to help fund the acquisition and demolition of the former Touhey building. We recently completed another NYS grant application for $104,343 towards the parking lot construction. Official approval of the grant request is expected in the spring or summer of 2020. Project expenses not covered through the grants will be paid for with the Library’s reserve and gift funds.
If you have questions or concerns related to the building demolition and parking lot construction, please contact Library Director Chris Finger at cfinger@pls-net.org or 315-789-5303, ext.106.
The plans for construction of the library's new parking lot, on the site of the former Touhey Building