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Engineer: Chesterfield revitalization site contaminated in bedrock; $1.55M grant to be submitted
Summary
An engineer told the Chesterfield Economic Development Committee that contamination in bedrock prevents full cleanup at a revitalization site and that the Chesterfield Revitalization Group will file a $1.55 million grant to pay for a partial remediation that would allow recreational or parking uses.
Todd Gridgio of engineering firm Weston & Sampson told the Chesterfield Economic Development Committee on Jan. 22 that contamination at a revitalization site extends into the bedrock and cannot be completely removed. He said the recommended approach is to demolish the existing building, excavate roughly 6 feet, backfill with clean material and cap the area to limit exposure.
Gridgio said there is no potable water on the site and that five surrounding wells will remain under a monitoring program. Because of the bedrock contamination and the lack of potable water, Gridgio said viable future uses are likely limited to recreational space or surface parking.
The Chesterfield Revitalization Group (CRG) plans to finalize paperwork and submit a $1.55 million grant application the week after the meeting; the group expected a decision about three months later and, if approved, a likely release of funds in October or November. The committee did not provide ballot language, permit conditions, or a formal timeline for construction at the meeting.
The committee heard the presentation as part of its regular meeting; no formal vote on the remediation approach was recorded. Committee members noted the monitoring requirement for the five wells and the site-use limitations when discussing future planning and grant strategy. The CRG meeting to finalize the grant paperwork was scheduled for Jan. 23.
