(Middletown, NY)-State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) is pleased to announce that he has secured a $50,000 grant, made available through the State Municipal Grant Program, for the Village of Tuxedo Park for repairs to the Wee Wah Dam. The Dam, which is approximately 125 years old, is in dire need of repairs to ensure its structural/functional integrity and the safety of both Village residents, and non-residents. The dam is also a critical component for the maintenance of a potable water supply for Tuxedo Park, and the surrounding area.

“The dam is a critical piece of the Village of Tuxedo Park’s infrastructure,” said Senator Bonacic. “Improvement of the dam will not only save the taxpayers’ money, it will also ensure the safety of the Village’s residents.”

Mary Jo Guinchard, Mayor of the Village of Tuxedo Park stated, "We are the stewards of three dams.  Water flowing through our dams touches over 4 million people.  The generous grant made possible by Senator Bonacic goes a long way to help us continue to be the fiduciaries, entrusted to provide clean drinking water to all of those folks downstream from us. We are very grateful to him."