Remedial Action Plan - Rochford Field - Newhall Remediation Project

3.4 CTDEEP Selected Remedy
In 2005, CTDEEP reclassified the southern portion of Rochford Field from “GAA” to “GB”; the
northern portion of the site remains a “GAA” water resource.
In 2007, CTDEEP published a “Remedy Selection Plan” for the Newhall Neighborhood, including
Rochford Field. As part of the 2007 “Remedy Selection”, CTDEEP approved Alternative 4 (outlined
in Section 3.2, above), which requires installation of an engineered control as the remedial strategy for
Rochford Field. CTDEEP stated that remedy provides the best protection for area residents while
alleviating the environmental impacts from the historic fill. This alternative is protective of human
health, safety, welfare and environmental concerns and minimizes potential exposure pathways
associated with disturbance of the fill materials. Furthermore, this alternative allows for a continuation
of the existing recreational uses (i.e., ballfields and play areas) that are significant to maintaining the
character and quality of the neighborhood. Such a remedy clearly is consistent with the existing and
future use while not unnecessarily increasing the costs to the Town’s taxpayers and exposure risks to
the neighboring residential property owners.
In order to implement the CTDEEP selected remedy, the following work will be required:
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Demolition of the existing ball field facility including the removal or in-place abandonment of
existing utilities.
Installation or perimeter retaining wall and grading ground surface for proper drainage.
Cleaning of existing stormwater sewage system between the site and the point of discharge.
Installation of the impermeable barrier, drainage pipes and backfill materials.
Replacement of utilities (such as sprinkler system, electrical and water), topsoil, trees, and sod.
Replacement of ball field equipment and perimeter fence.
Application of an ELUR.
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