Tag: Waterfront
wednesday april 23rd 2008
Mayor Brown Pays Visit to Sonwil Site
Mayor Byron Brown paid a visit today to Sonwil Distribution Centers, Inc's future waterfront location. The 300,000 sq. ft. distribution center will be located at Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park and will employ about 215 people when it is expected to open in June.
“I am extremely pleased by the commitment of Sandy and Peter Wilson to Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park and the City of Buffalo,” Mayor Brown said. “I am further encouraged that my economic development strategy of accelerating the preparation of shovel ready sites is paying early dividends and establishing a strong foundation for the future prosperity of both Sonwil and the City of Buffalo, especially in former brownfield locations like the Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park.”
New York State has committed $5 million to expanding Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park, which will be partially used for extending the access road and utility infrastructure. Road construction started in February and is estimated to be 30% completed.…
