New York State Electric & Gas has completed its Yates County Gas Main Project, bringing natural gas service to the newly constructed Yates County Highway Department facility at 939 NY-14A. The project, which was initiated at the request of Yates County in 2023, aims to provide an affordable and reliable energy source for the facility and future customers.
NYSEG President and CEO Patricia Nilsen credited the success of the project to strong collaboration. “This work was not possible without the efforts of the Yates County Legislature and our dedicated crew who worked quickly on this project,” she said. “We remain committed to providing affordable energy solutions to Yates County and beyond for years to come.”
The project involved installing a new gas main along Havens Corners Road in the Town of Benton, a critical step in supplying energy to the highway department’s new facility. New York State Senator Tom O’Mara praised the initiative and its swift execution. “We appreciate the leadership of the Yates County Legislature and the diligent efforts of NYSEG’s work crew to complete this important extension as quickly as possible,” he said. “It was a critical project for the operation of the new Highway Department facility and it will also help provide an affordable and reliable energy supply for customers moving forward.”
The project was carried out with approval from the New York State Public Service Commission and in coordination with local landowners. It was designed by the NYSEG Geneva Gas team and executed by NYSEG’s contractor, DDS Utilities, alongside NYSEG’s gas construction team.
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