Town of Denmark Cuts Ribbon on its New Salt Storage Barn

The Town of Denmark opened its new Salt Barn today. Pictured (left to right) Supervisor Scott Doyle, Hybrid Building Solutions – Scott Fearis, Councilman Fred Wadsworth, Highway Employee’s Richard Frizzell & Lynn Henry, Councilman Peter Jones, Councilwoman Darlene Rowsam, and Clerk Prudence Greene,

The Town of Denmark has completed a New York State Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) for a new 70’ x 130’ Salt Storage Building @ 3707 Roberts Rd in Deer River. Supervisor Scott Doyle said, “the goal of this project is to protect 55 private wells within 4,000’ of the town’s salt pile. Also, it will protect the Deer River, which feeds the Black River, which is a main water source for the City of Watertown.” The cost of the project, built by Hybrid Building Solutions, out of Corfu NY, was $640,385.00. Far less than the original estimate of $828,775.00.

The project started in July of 2023, with the Town working in conjunction with Tug Hill Commission personnel. The Tug Hill Commission submitted the WQIP Grant on behalf of the town that covered 75% of the total project cost. The Town Highway Department Employees completed more than $68,649 of work as part of Denmark’s local match. This included the base work, digging the footers, completing the electrical work, along with equipment, trucking and assisting with the paving. The remaining balance of $91,447 will be paid by the town’s fund balance, rather than increasing taxpayer cost by financing the remaining balance.

Supervisor Doyle expressed the Board’s sincere thanks to Highway Superintendent Patrick Mahar & Denmark Highway Employee’s, Lynn Henry, Jeff Snyder, Richard Frizzell, Dylan Smith and Andrew Pledger. He wishes to also thank Lewis County Highway personnel & neighboring towns who helped with shared services throughout the project and Tug Hill Commission personnel, for assisting with the grant writing. Lastly, the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation for awarding The Town of Denmark the WQIP Grant.