Renovations Finished At Putnam's Deteriorating DPW Garage

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — After the Putnam County Department of Public Works completed major renovations to the garage on Route 6N Mahopac, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined DPW Commissioner Tommy Feighery, and Chairman of the Physical Services Committee Legislator Bill Gouldman for a tour.

“The renovations here were not only cosmetic, but drastically improved the functionality and efficiency of this facility,” Byrne said. “Earlier this year, we made a commitment to make much needed upgrades our county facilities; buildings where our county employees must work every day. There’s something to be said about taking pride in the place in which you work.”

In his Inaugural State of the County speech, Byrne identified the needed repairs to a number of county facilities and requested the Legislature dedicate $2 million to a Facilities Improvement Fund to support desperately needed capital projects.

“The building had fallen into severe disrepair over the past decade,” said Feighery. “A lot of residents thought the building was abandoned, that’s how bad it got. Our crews really took pride in this project and showed off their commitment to their craft. I thank everyone who worked on this project, and to County Executive Byrne for getting us the funding to complete the work.”

The new Department of Public Works handled the project, as it did the renovations to the crumbling Koehler Senior Center.

The garage project was completed earlier than expected, with cost coming in at approximately $100,000. Had the renovations gone through the traditional contracting process, project estimates would have put the cost at about $800,000, and wouldn’t have started until next spring, county officials said.

Speaking in front of the freshly painted exterior, Byrne noted that upgrades included a renovated break room, new energy efficient windows and doors, new energy efficient HVAC equipment, new energy efficient lighting, bathroom renovations, masonry repairs and repaving of the entire parking lot.

“We’re blessed with an incredibly talented DPW team, and I’m glad to see us taking full advantage of their talents,” said Gouldman. “They have breathed new life into this important county facility. While it may be located in Mahopac, it’s an important hub that serves residents all across the county.”

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