BUFFALO, N.Y. — There will be a new attraction coming soon along the water in Buffalo.
Riverworks owner Earl Ketry announced he's going to invest $6 million to build a restaurant and entertainment complex along the Buffalo River.
It will be off of South Park Avenue right before it crosses the river. Ketry says it's a direct result of the work that Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has done cleaning up the river and making it a place people want to enjoy.
"With the success of RiverWorks, I have experienced firsthand how investing in the restoration of water resources can lead to substantial growth and economic development — and our company continues to take a great leap forward as a direct result of the Blueway," said Ketry. "Without the vision and dedication of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, none of this would have been possible. With the further expansion of additional access points, the true economic impact generated by the Blueway is just beginning and I am confident that the 14 miles of shoreline will become a regional destination. I am deeply committed to the revitalization of the Blueway and I look forward to making additional investments to ensure the Blueway is a true asset to Buffalo and beyond."
"Investments in the universal access, restoration and protection of our waterways is an investment in the local economy," said Jill Jedlicka, executive director of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. "Governor Cuomo's significant commitment to protecting and restoring New York state's waters, and the investment of $10 million from Empire State Development into a Buffalo Blueway system, has become a catalyst we need for access to our waters. Partnerships with businesses like Labatt USA and RiverWorks help us and our communities protect these investments for future generations. When the waterways and the shorelines come back to life, the communities around them will come back to life, too."
In addition to the restaurant announcement, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced its annual Waterkeeper Weekend. There will be an 'Un-Gala' at the Barrel Factory Friday. On Saturday, May 11, more than 2,200 volunteers will help clean up 60 sites across WNY.
For more information: https://buffaloblueway.com/
