the trunk lines, and then instead of digging up the lines, they’ll infuse this substance that hardens and basically creates a pipe within a pipe,” Buckley explains. “We’ve relined approximately 90% of our main trunk lines through that program.” A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH In the coming years Hornell’s priorities will continue to center on enhancing quality of life, expanding recreational opportunities, and encouraging economic development. “We will be making sure that residents have the high level of services that they’re accustomed to, while also providing new opportunities,” Buckley stresses. He emphasizes that continued collaboration with the neighboring municipalities of North Hornell and Hornellsville are important to the growth of the city. Nisbet underscores,“We communicate well here, and I think that’s very important. You’ve got to know what your business needs five years down the road are, you’ve got to know what the needs are for housing 171 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03 HORNELL, NY
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