Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail Pocket Park Grant
Albany County
Summary
The old freight depot on the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail will be stabilized, moved about 40-45 feet onto a new foundation, and given extra parking and green space under a $207,000 contract.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$207,000 plus a $41,000 contingency, funded through a state CIGP grant.
Rail trail users in Slingerlands and the surrounding community.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Public Works Committee — October 27, 2026
A $267,857 state grant will fund a pocket park under the Cherry Avenue Bridge where the new Kenwood and Cherry trail connectors meet.
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Public Works Committee — May 26, 2026
The old freight depot on the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail will be stabilized, moved about 40-45 feet onto a new foundation, and given extra parking and green space under a $207,000 contract.
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