Katie Kocijanski is reporting in the Register Star the Columbia Economic Development Corporation is exploring the possible expansion of the Gerald R. Simons Commerce Park sewer and water system. The park is located south of the Columbia County Airport on Route 9H. The park has its own wastewater treatment plant, which treats 50,000 gallons per day. The CEDC board voted to contract with local engineer Pat Prendergast of Valatie to study the feasibility of expanding the system to within one or two miles of the park. In March, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors Government Committee approved funding to fix water flow issues at the plant. That authorization was a response to a state Department of Environmental Conservation consent order. The park is now fully occupied by new businesses, which are expected to create up to 30 new jobs, CEDC Executive Director Ken Flood said last week. Read the full story in the Register Star.