Holley lift bridge named best overall in canal system after last year’s inspections
Provided photo: Pictured from left in front of the Holley Lift Bridge include, from left: JaNae Harrington, Seasonal Canal Structure Operator; Jim Dickson, Superintendent of Canal Maintenance Section 7 (Macedon to Albion); Dana Markle, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2; Jeffery Slowick, Canal Electrical Supervisor; Nate Calkins, Seasonal Canal Structure Operator; Dave Mellen, New York Power Authority Senior Vice President, and Regional Manager for Canals; and Brendan Simon, Western Division Canal Engineer (Sylvan Beach to the Tonawandas).
HOLLEY – The lift bridge in Holley was recently named best overall lift bridge in the state’s canal system, which includes 16 lift bridges.
The bridges are inspected each fall. Holley won best overall bridge based on the 2023 inspections.
Each lock and lift bridge across the canal system is inspected by engineers and Canal Corp. personnel. They use a scoring system, evaluating the condition of the maintenance of the operating machinery, safety protocols and the upkeep of the buildings and grounds at each site.
“Awards are given to the highest scoring locks and lift bridges,” Shane Mahar, director of public engagement for the Canal Corp., wrote in a message to Holley Mayor Mark Bower. “The inspection awards recognize the dedication and excellence of our employees that maintain the Canal system’s vital infrastructure.”
This year’s inspections recently were completed and awards will be announced next year.
Holley’s lift bridge recently was closed to traffic for some repairs. The bridge closed on Sept. 10 and reopened on Oct. 11.
