LAURENS, NY - New York's Gilbert Lake State Park will begin construction for a new $2.2 Million Sanitary Sewer System according to NYS Parks, Rec & Historic Preservation. The project has been funded in part by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s NY Works program, with additional funding from Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars.

According to an article quoting the NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, "In order to limit disruption to patrons as much as possible, work on the project will take place in phases throughout peak season, with overall completion expected around Dec. 8, 2020. The result, will be all new sanitary sewer systems for Deer Run and Hilltop camping areas, Briggs Pavilion and beach area, as well as Cabin Colony, Central Region Director Robert Hiltbrand said. Hilltop camping area, and the beach area will reopen to the public on Friday, May 22 and be partially served by the new system. As of now, Hilltop camping sites 38, and 51-57 will be closed for the entire season.

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