Press release
Batavia, New York – Genesee County is upgrading essential infrastructure at County Building No. 1 and
the Old County Courthouse to address water penetration concerns and ensure the safety of all
occupants and visitors.
Project Details:
- May 3, 2024 – Protective enclosures will be installed around entrances to County Building No. 1
to ensure safety during roof and exterior masonry work. - May 6, 2024 – Masonry work will commence on the parapet walls, followed by the roof recovery
of County Building No. 1 and copper installation at the east entrance of the Old County
Courthouse. - During the project, all entrances will remain accessible.
- A protective enclosure for material storage will temporarily block off the central sidewalk, but
access will still be available on both the east and west sides of the courtyard. - The projects are expected to be completed by the end of June with a 2-week additional window
for inclement weather.
Although minimal disruption to daily operations is expected, a safe working zone is of top priority, and
the following safety measures have been implemented: - Designated areas for materials and equipment storage.
- Parking adjustments, including dumpsters in a street parking zone and coned-off contractor
access to the lawn. - Protective enclosures around entrances to County Building No. 1
- Please see the included staging plan for more details.
We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of all during this construction period.