AKWESASNE – (Enniskó:wa / March 27, 2026) The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division is notifying community members that a 30-day Public Comment Period is being provided for expansion and renovations of the existing Transfer Station facility located at 179 CR-43 Fort Covington, NY. The SRMT Transfer Station upgrade, Phase II & III (EA 2026-01) construction is expected to begin May 2026, with completion expected December 2026.
Planned improvements include construction of a 5,000-square-foot building to support scale operations, office space, and equipment garage functions, along with development of approximately 41,500 square feet of new and improved site access roads and parking areas. Once expansion is completed, the site will also include expanded recycling capacity, installation of a new truck scale, construction of a stormwater management pond, and replacement of the existing septic system.
The submitted environmental assessment is available to view at https://www.srmt-nsn.gov/.../environmental-assessments. Copies can also be requested by contacting the SRMT Environment Division at environment@srmt-nsn.gov or (518) 358-5937.
The deadline to submit written comments is April 27, 2026 and can be sent to:
ATTN: Environmental Assessment Coordinator
SRMT Environment Division
Teionkwarihwaienawà:kon Community Service Building
850 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655
Email: environment@srmt-nsn.gov