Two LaBella Projects Win Statewide APWA New York Chapter Public Works Project of the Year Awards!
On March 21, 2024, the City of Elmira and the Town of Mohawk Fire District were awarded statewide APWA New York Chapter Public Works Project of the Year awards!
The City of Elmira won in the Transportation < $5 million category for its Lake Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge project and the Town of Mohawk Fire District won in the Structures $5–$25 million category for its New Fire Station project. More information about each project can be found below.
LaBella is honored to have been recognized for our roles on these exciting projects!
APWA New York Chapter Public Works Project of the Year – Transportation < $5 Million
City of Elmira – Lake Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge
This 550-foot-long, seven-span bridge over the Chemung River, formerly a vehicular bridge with traditional sidewalks, had been closed for many years due to its deteriorated condition. The availability of TAP funding enabled the City of Elmira to transform the existing bridge into a safe destination for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as reestablish a missing connection from the south side of the Chemung River to the central business district of the City. Public involvement was a critical component of the project due to its importance to the community.
Full Project Details
APWA New York Chapter Public Works Project of the Year – Structures $5–$25 Million
Town of Mohawk Fire District – New Fire Station
The new fire station, designed to meet the Town of Mohawk Fire District’s current needs as well as growth projections for the community, includes an apparatus bay with seven fire bays, Firematic support spaces, office and training space, a day room, a full commercial kitchen, and community space. The design’s overall efficiency, particularly in minimizing wasted/unused space while ensuring the required safety and operating clearances were maintained, was of paramount importance. Community engagement also played a pivotal role in the project’s success. Public forums were conducted during the design phase, serving as a platform to inform the community of the proposed project and address community concerns.
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