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Superfund Redevelopment 10th Anniversary
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Thanks to a partnership between EPA and the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the Auburn Road Flying Field is now open on the Auburn Road Landfill site for the local model airplane club, the New Hampshire Flying Tigers.
This July, 2009, EPA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative. For the past decade, SRI has helped communities across the country reclaim Superfund sites, and bring down the barriers that have kept many of them vacant and underutilized for decades
SRI has been helping communities explore how reuse and cleanup can go hand in hand, resulting in outcomes that benefit everyone. SRI has also provided stakeholders with tools to overcome reuse obstacles. Whether it’s a new flying field for model airplanes, a new wind farm supplying clean, alternative energy, or a new community garden, SRI is committed to working with communities to understand how their site can safely be returned to use.
As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration, SRI will be highlighting reuse stories from around the country on its website over the course of 2009. These stories will offer glimpses into the story of these once contaminated properties and the people whose dedicated efforts resulted in their new vitality. Each month during 2009, a new site and its redevelopment story will be highlighted on this website.
Previously Featured 10-Year Anniversary Sites
Redevelopment of the Whitmoyer Laboratories Site (PDF) (1 pg, 72K, About PDF)
Through close collaboration with Jackson Township and the site’s potentially responsible party , EPA supported redevelopment of the Whitmoyer Laboratories Superfund site in Jackson Township, Pennsylvania. The Jackson Recreation Park opened in 2005 and offers baseball and soccer fields, as well as extensive tree-lined walking trails, to the local schools and community.
Redevelopment of the Woolfolk Chemical Works Site (PDF) (1 pg, 68K, About PDF)
Through close collaboration with the community and local stakeholders, EPA is helping support the remediation and reuse of the 31-acre Woolfolk Chemical Works site in Fort Valley, Georgia. A new library and tourist information center are in use on a portion of the site, and plans for further redevelopment include a multi-jurisdictional record storing facility and a new building for Fort Valley University. In July, Region 4 presented Fort Valley citizens, EPA, and state officials "Excellence in Site Reuse" awards for their ongoing efforts to redevelop the Woolfolk site. More Information...
Redevelopment of the Bunker Hill Superfund Site (PDF) (1 pg, 45K, About PDF)
Collaboration between EPA and local communities supported redevelopment at the Bunker Hill Superfund site in Shoshone County, Idaho. EPA’s Superfund Redevelopment Initiative awarded the City of Kellogg community group, Panhandle Health District, a Pilot grant in 2001 that it used to develop and maintain a coordinated, valley-wide approach to site cleanup and reuse. Significant portions of the site now house the Silver Mountain Resort, the Silver Valley Business Center, and light manufacturing, outdoor recreation, workforce training and environmental remediation businesses.
SRI Pilot Program snapshots for 2001 (PDF) (23 pp, 278K, About PDF)
Redevelopment of the Pemaco Maywood Superfund Site (PDF) (1 pg, 83K, About PDF)
EPA, the City of Maywood, California the Trust for Public Land, and other stakeholders worked together to revitalize the Pemaco Maywood Superfund site. The Maywood Riverfront Park was officially opened in May 2008 and offers soccer fields, playground equipment, handball courts, and basketball courts for area residents. The city of Maywood is densely populated and home to a large minority community. This recreational park is one of only two such parks available for residents of the city.
Redevelopment of the South Point Plant Superfund Site (PDF) (1 pg, 776K, About PDF)
Through collaboration with the Lawrence Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and local governments, EPA has provided support for the redevelopment of the South Point Superfund site in Ohio. As of 2008, seven tenants have located on the property, employing approximately 150 people.
Redevelopment of the Pepper Steel & Alloys Superfund Site (PDF) (1 pg, 76K, About PDF)
Put to use by a variety of businesses, the Pepper Steel & Alloys site in Florida contains three parcels. A trucking and transportation company purchased a five-acre parcel and is in operation. Another ten-acre parcel was sold in 2006, and the new owner now operates a pre-cast concrete manufacturing plant. The remaining ten-acre parcel is being reused in part as a truck staging area. In addition, an on-site building has been improved with a new external paint job and a parking lot has new curbing and asphalt. Redevelopment has eliminated on-site dumping, improved storm water management, and ensured the future protectiveness of the remedy.
Redevelopment of the Hiteman Leather Company Superfund Site (PDF) (1 pg, 65K, About PDF)
A 2001 Superfund Redevelopment pilot grant fostered the Village of West Winfield’s hopes for redevelopment at the Hiteman Leather Company Superfund site in New York state. Plans are underway to construct a much needed sewer system to serve the downtown area on the site. The Village’s future aspirations for the land include: Village employee offices, a library, a police station, a senior citizens facility, soccer fields and nature trails, and a fitness and pool area.
Redevelopment of the Tex Tin Superfund Site (PDF) (1 pg, 60K, About PDF)
To facilitate redevelopment at the Tex Tin Superfund site, EPA, Texas City officials, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and site developers collaborated to put to use several tools offered by EPA. A Superfund Redevelopment Initiative Pilot Grant in 2001 and the nation’s first Ready for Reuse determination in 2003 paved the way for the Site’s on-going redevelopment as the Texas City Phoenix International Terminal. The new terminal will include warehouse distribution, freight forwarding, container storage facilities, and a full-service truck stop to support the nearby deep water terminal.