Middle Village Residents Discuss Future of St. Saviour's Church and Proposed Lithium-Ion Battery Facility
On February 3, Middle Village residents debated the future of the dismantled St. Saviour's Church and a proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility at a meeting held by the Middle Village Residents Association. The church, stored in trailers, has been inactive since its dismantling in 2008. Estimates for reconstruction range from $5-7 million, with city officials expressing interest in funding. Concerns were raised regarding the battery facility’s location near schools, while the NYSERDA stated its safety under regulations.
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At a Middle Village Residents Association meeting on February 3, residents discussed the future of St. Saviour's Church and a proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility. The church, which has been dismantled and stored in trailers since 2008, may cost between $5-7 million to reconstruct.
City officials, including Council Member Phil Wong, have shown interest in funding, but budget constraints loom. Additionally, the proposed battery facility by Soltage faces opposition due to its proximity to schools. NYSERDA claims the facility is safe under regulations, while community concerns about environmental risks persist.
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