A Partnership with Lewis County Development Corporation
About the Opportunity
Naturally Lewis, Inc., on behalf of the Lewis County Development Corporation, is accepting Requests for Expressions of Interest for the Lyons Falls Mill Sitelocated within the Village of Lyons Falls, NY alongside the Black River.
The Village of Lyons Falls is covered by a BOA.
History of the Project:
For 100 years, the Lyons Falls Pulp and Paper Mill operated on the High Falls site, until its closure in 2001. The closing of the mill was extremely detrimental to Southern Lewis County, as it was the largest employer in that area. Not only did hundreds of residents lose jobs, but small businesses closed, leaving the main streets of Lyons Falls empty and abandoned.
In 2011, the Lewis County Development Corporation (LCDC) acquired the mill property after a number of years of attempting to work with the previous owner on a redevelopment plan. At the same time, the property and other numerous sites within the Village of Lyons Falls achieved NYS official designation for its Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program, which will assist with future revitalization plans.
Project Status
Completed - Demolition
Completed - Subdivided Parcels are Home to:
Black River Valley Natural
Kruger Energy
KE Data
Site Features:
Vacant Lot
At the confluence of the Moose River and Black River; Overlooking the Black River Valley
Access to public water & sewer
Natural Gas (NYSEG)
High-speed internet (Spectrum)
Adjacent to Kruger Energy Hydropower Facility
Funding Stack:
$150,000 NY Forward
Remaining Site is Eligible for VPR Funding
Potential IDA Incentives
Timeline
January 12, 2026 - Launch Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI)
February 27, 2026 - Deadline to Submit Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI)
Following Board Review of RFEI - Invitation to Submit Request for Proposals
