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June 26, 2008 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Massachusetts Highway Commissioner Luisa Paiewonsky will hold a press conference on Tuesday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. to announce the formal start of the State Street Corridor Project. The groundbreaking will take place at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School at 1300 State Street.
"I am very pleased that we are breaking ground on the State Street Corridor redevelopment project. This important initiative will transform and modernize State Street from St. Michael’s Cemetery to the Connecticut River. It will also help attract economic development and investment to area. It is simply very good news for the City of Springfield," said Congressman Richard E. Neal.
The State Street Corridor project involves the redevelopment of 3.2-miles of Springfield’s major urban thoroughfare extending west to east between East Columbus and Berkshire Avenues. Roadway construction and improvement costs are estimated at nearly $16 million. The federal government will fund approximately 80 percent of the project and the remaining 20 percent will be state funded. In addition, the City will spend $750,000 on lighting improvements. Over the past two years, utility companies have invested more than $5 million in infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the project represents a milestone in the city’s redevelopment. “I’m very excited that this project is ready to get underway. The State Street Corridor winds through the heart of the city and a project of this magnitude are destined to spur additional development and opportunities for all who live, work and play in Springfield.”
"We are pleased to begin work on this important redevelopment effort," said MassHighway Commissioner Luisa Paiewonsky. "This project will make this vital corridor safer and easier to navigate, and supports Governor Patrick's goal of spurring investment and economic development in Springfield."
"This reinvestment in our urban center in the City of Springfield is a vital component for the expansion of economic opportunities. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Congressman Neal, my legislative colleagues, City officials and the business community, this ground breaking is the beginning of a brighter future for Springfield and our area towns,” State Senator Gale D. Candaras said.
Representative Ben Swan said the State Street Project is an important lift to the revitalization of the city of Springfield and it is an intricate part of the city’s comeback, especially the Mason Square community. “We must always keep in mind that Springfield is the heart of the Pioneer Valley,” said Swan. “I will take this opportunity to commend Governor Patrick, Congressman Richard Neal, and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno for their contribution to such a magnificent show of insight and cooperative spirit in making this project a reality.”
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