Roanoke Avenue parking garage funding and design
Town of Riverhead
Summary
A long-awaited federal RAISE grant contract is expected within weeks, unlocking $2 million in county funds to design the multi-deck parking garage near downtown.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2 million in county funds becomes available for garage design once the federal grant contract is signed.
Downtown visitors, businesses, and future Town Square development gain hundreds of new parking spaces.
Taxpayers risk higher costs the longer the grant contract is delayed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Board Work Session - Oct 1, 2026
About $17 million is allocated for the planned multi-deck garage, but $15 million is tied to the federal RAISE grant, whose contract isn't expected until Q1 2027 — delaying design. Councilman Kern pushed for building in stages (three floors now, expandable later) so costs don't keep climbing while the town waits.
Town Board Work Session - Sep 10, 2026
A long-awaited federal RAISE grant contract is expected within weeks, unlocking $2 million in county funds to design the multi-deck parking garage near downtown.
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