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North Tonawanda, NY - New York State Governor kathy Hochul answers media question after a press conference at the New York Power Authority where they announced the completion of a $460 million infrastructure upgrade project at the Lewiston Pump Generating Plant and the digitization of the first turbine unit under Next Generation Niagara.


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MEDIA ADVISORY

N.Y. Power Authority to Celebrate $460 Million Upgrade Project and Turbine Digitization at Niagara Power Project

September 21, 2021

New York Power Authority senior leadership will join NYPA staff and elected officials to celebrate the completion of a $460 million infrastructure upgrade project at the Lewiston Pump Generating Plant and the digitization of the first turbine unit under Next Generation Niagara. The multiyear plant modernization programs allow NYPA to continue to provide low-cost power and power proceeds to businesses in Western New York and across the state that are tied to commitments to more than 200,000 jobs and nearly $13 million in capital investments that will positively impact the state’s economy.

The event will take place in the Assembly Bay of the Robert Moses Power Plant, an area of the plant that is off-limits to the public.


WHAT: Celebration of Infrastructure Upgrades at Niagara Power Project

WHEN: Wednesday, September 22

TIME: 11:45 a.m.

WHERE: Robert Moses Power Plant Assembly Bay
South Access Road off Hyde Park Blvd (Rt. 61)
Lewiston, NY 14092

LOGISTICS: Masks are required. Park in Lower Parking Lot and wear sturdy shoes. Please arrive early to check in.

RSVP: Security Check-in and Photo ID Required.
RSVPs Encouraged: (716) 286-6651

MEDIA CONTACT: Lou Paonessa
(716) 548-2141
louis.paonessa@nypa.gov