Press release
BATAVIA, NY- “The City of Batavia is excited to announce the start of construction of the new Police Facility, which will be located on a portion of the city owned parking lot at Alva and Bank Streets.
The Police Facility Project is a $15M project that will construct at 21,000 Sq. Ft. building. The City received a $2.5 million grant award through Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, through USDA, as well as low interest loans through USDA.
“The City of Batavia Police Department will move from their 167-year-old converted mansion, known as the Historic Brisbane Mansion. There have been no less than five studies conducted since 1991 to determine the future of the police station in Batavia, as well as a citizen task force commissioned to investigate possible site locations. The location of the new facility was identified by the task force.
“Working with the construction team, the City will continue to provide the community and surrounding businesses, and their patrons with free parking with some restrictions in place. The safety of the construction workers and those using the Alva lot is the highest priority. At this time the West Side of the Alva Parking Lot is available for medical/customer parking, the streets of Washington, State, Bank and Alva have free on-street parking as well.
“Patrons of Washington and State Street businesses without mobility issues are encouraged to park in the City Centre lot, leaving adjacent street parking for individuals who need access. The City recognizes that parking will be an inconvenience, but the goal is to minimize the impact on businesses and residents alike.
The City looks forward to project completion and appreciates everyone’s assistance and cooperation during the 18-month construction period.
Why wasn’t the true size of this new building given in the first place? There are hardly any places for people to park now, given all of the medical offices that have been there for years! People that go to these offices cannot walk from the parking lot across the street! Unbelievable that the planners would not see this in their plans from the beginning! What’s with the old JC Penney property? Tear that down and build your jail there! As usual, the public wasn’t given a chance to have input on this terrible plan!