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Clay approves additional engineering work for Three Rivers Point park project

The Clay Town Board voted 6–0 on September 21 to approve an engagement letter from Plumley Engineering for additional engineering and planning services for the Three Rivers Point Park Revitalization Project.

2026-09-21 · Matthew Broudy · Meeting Minutes ↗

The river crossing at Three Rivers, on the Town of Clay's northern boundary

The river crossing at Three Rivers, on the Town of Clay's northern boundary — photo: Town of Clay (COURTESY)

▶ Key Actions & Decisions

● The Clay Town Board voted 6–0 on September 21 to approve an engagement letter from Plumley Engineering for additional engineering and planning services for the Three Rivers Point Park Revitalization Project.

The Clay Town Board voted 6–0 on September 21 to approve an engagement letter from Plumley Engineering for additional engineering and planning services for the Three Rivers Point Park Revitalization Project. The resolution also authorizes Deputy Supervisor Joseph Bick to execute the agreement. It approves the proposed engagement; it does not establish that the agreement has been signed or that construction has begun. In the resolution, the town describes more than 20 years of work on redevelopment of the historic Three Rivers area, including property acquisition and environmental remediation. It says Plumley has provided planning, engineering and redevelopment support for more than 15 years and has conducted site surveys, archaeological investigations and wetland delineations. The board identifies further engineering and planning as necessary for a next phase anticipated through the New York State Canal Corporation and the Department of State's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. The approved minutes do not state a fee, construction schedule or park-opening date. Those details would require the engagement letter and later project records. Source: [Approved September 21 Town Board minutes, pages 6–7](https://townofclayny.gov/sites/default/files/2026-10/Approved%20Town%20Board%20Minutes%20-%20September%2021%2C%202026.pdf).

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