Parcel C Soil Treatment Permit Approved – 10/20/2009

Posted by Bob on October 20, 2009 under Daily Blogs | Be the First to Comment

A major hurdle in the remediation and redevelopment of former Rubber Company Parcel C was cleared this week as the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (”DEP”) approved the Borough’s soil treatment demonstration permit.  This is good news for Naugatuck, particularly in light of interest in Saint Mary’s Health Systems, Inc., to become part of Renaissance Place.

While two (2 ) other permits pertaining to treatment of groundwater and stock piles are awaiting final approval, the DEP’s acceptance of the Borough’s soil treatment permit was the major area of concern over the past several weeks.  Special thanks to Senators Crisco and Hartley and Representatives Labriola and Rebimbas for their advocacy throughout this process.  We are also grateful to DEP for working with local officials and our consultant GeoDesign, Inc., to resolve some complex issues associated with the permit.

Work will begin to stage Parcel C for the clean-up and complete information gathering in the coming weeks.  While Winter weather will prevent completion this year, the property will be ready for complete remediation when the ground thaws in the spring.