CLIFTON - New York State plans to repurpose formerly mined land in St Lawrence County into one of the "largest solar projects" in the Adirondack Park The project will create about 100 construction jobs in support of New York's green economy. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) executed the land-lease agreement with Benson Mines, Inc., with
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 6:06 pm
STAR LAKE The former Benson Mines property outside of Star Lake is on track to be repurposed into a large-scale solar farm.
According to a press release from the governor’s office a lease-option agreement for the site has been approved.
Under this agreement, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will work closely with the host communities and through New York s Clean Energy Resources and Development Incentive Build-Ready Program to repurpose the formerly mined land.
The site will be one of the largest solar projects in the Adirondack Park and will create approximately 100 construction jobs in support of New York s green economy.