Mayor’s Press Release – Heavy Rain Storm Suggestions

Heavy Rain Storm Suggestions July 16, 2024–Olean—In the past several years the frequency and intensity of storms has increased.   When the storm water system is overloaded, as we experienced with the 4.5-inch rain storm on June 19, 2024, the system has the potential to discharge into the river.  Otherwise this would cause backups into resident’s homes. The City of Olean has been working on this issue and has plans to…

DPW Press Release 7/16 – West State Street

PRESS RELEASE WATER SERVICE LINE REPAIRWEST STATE STREETBETWEEN FOURTH AND SIXTH STREETS The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking water service connection repair that will affect West State Street from the intersection with Fourth Street to the intersection with Sixth Street Water will be off approximately 2-3 hours beginning immediately. City of Olean Water Distribution team will attempt to notified affected residents and businesses….

OLDC Fund Recipient – “Community Sports” Mural

OLEAN — THREE TIMES A CHARM: The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) has chosen the Tri-County Arts Council (TCAC) as its recipient of the OLDC Community Driven Project Fund for 2024.  TCAC has applied three years in a row, and OLDC has awarded the arts cultural group three times. Colleen Taggerty, OLDC president explained, “The OLDC’s mission is to promote economic development and area’s quality of life through community-based projects.” TCAC…

DPW Press Release 7/15 – Walkable Olean Phase III

PRESS RELEASE CITY OF OLEAN WALKABLE OLEAN PHASE III Construction continues on East State Street from Front Street to North Union Street. Work at the Barry Street intersection will begin July 22nd. There will be significant traffic delays as it will be down to one lane traffic at times, detours will be in place through the completion of the project. It is recommended that motorists find alternate routes.  We appreciate…

DPW Press Release 7/9 Walkable Olean Phase III

PRESS RELEASE CITY OF OLEAN WALKABLE OLEAN PHASE III Construction continues on East State Street from Front Street to North Union Street. There will be significant traffic delays as it will be down to one lane traffic at times, detours will be in place through the completion of the project. It is recommended that motorists find alternate routes.  We appreciate your patience as we undertake this project.  Please go to…

DPW Press Release 7/2 – Water Valve Repair – Genesee Street

PRESS RELEASE WATER VALVE REPAIRGENESEE STREET The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking water valve repair that will affect Genesee Street from Woodview Avenue to 1950 Windfall Road.  Water will be off approximately 2-3 hours beginning 10:30am. Residents on Woodview Avenue will not be affected. Please call (716) 376-5657 with any questions. DATED:  July 2, 2024

Notice To Contractors – Bid for Clean-Up Week

NOTICE TO REFUSE CONTRACTORS CITY OF OLEANDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Sealed proposals to collect and dispose of “Clean-Up” debris will be received at the office of the Director of Public Works until 10:00AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and will be publicly opened and read in the Public Works Office, 101 East State Street – Room 206, in the Olean Municipal Building. Information for Bidders, Specifications, Proposal Form, Form of…

DPW Press Release 6/26 – Emergency Water Line Repair

PRESS RELEASE EMERGENCY WATER LINE REPAIREAST STATE STREET      The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking water line repair that will affect the north side of East State Street from North Barry Street to the East State Street bridge. Water will be off approximately 2-3 hours beginning immediately. Please call (716) 376-5657 with any questions.