HANOVER 9
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2014 • City of Nanticoke & Hanover Township, Luzerne County, PA
PROJECT OVERVIEW
At 390 acres, Hanover 9 was one of EC’s larger sites that required reclamation. Previously, the Blue Coal Corporation had performed exploratory drilling throughout the property in search of anthracite deposits. None were found. the company left the site in its disturbed state with uneven terrain punctuated by numerous deep, water-filled pits.
EC began to address the property in 2011, dividing it into smaller sections based on topography and available funds. Reclamation of all parcels were completed in 2014. In 2018, Missouri-based NorthPoint Development purchased the majority of the site, planning to construct three buildings projected to create 1,550 jobs.
August 2014 | All site work is completed and hydroseeding occurs.
June - July 2014 | Reclamation continues.
May 2014 | Reclamation continues, including work on third stormwater basin (Parcel D). Additionally, two tree planting events are held with PEC and EPCAMR on Phase I / Parcel A. Approximately 60 trees are planted.
April 2014 | Rock lined swales are under construction, as well as second stormwater basin on Parcel C.
March 2014 | Reclamation begins, including excavation of first stormwater basin on Parcel B.
February 2014 | Contractor begins preparation of site and installation of erosion and sedimentation controls.
July 2013 | Bids are recieved. Contract is awarded to Earthmovers Unlimited, the lower qualified bidder.
June 2013 | EC publicly advertises for construction services for the Phase II reclamation project.
March 2013 | Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) receives Growing Greener grant from PA DEP to support tree plantings on the Phase I / Parcel A site.
January 2013 | Design plans are completed and permitting requests are made.
September - December 2012 | ABCA for Phase II reclamation is completed, submitted to US EPA, and advertised for public review. Public meeting is held. No comments are received.
June 2012 | Reclamation of Parcel A is completed.
April 2012 | Reclamation activities start on Phase I / Parcel A.
March 2012 | Phase I bids are received. Project is awarded to Popple Contruction, the lowest qualified bidder.
February 2012 | Public meeting held. No comments are received.
January 2012 | EC advertises availability of ABCA and public comment period begins. Phase I revisions are completed and bids for construction phase are again publicly solicited.
December 2011 | Bids received exceed available funds. Phase I project undergoes revisions.
September 2011 | Phase I project plans and specifications completed, and bids are solicited.
March 2011 | Required permit applications submitted to PA DEP, Luzerne Conservation District, and US Fish & Wildlife Service for Phase I.
January 2011 | PA DEP awards EC s $400,000 Growing Greener grant for the Phase II reclamation.
April 2010 | US EPA awards EC three $200,000 Brownfields Cleanup grants for the reclamation of Phase II / Parcels B, C, and D.
May 2009 | US EPA awards EC a $200,000 Brownfields Cleanup grant for the Phase I / Parcel A reclamation project.
April 2009 | EC requests bids for engineering design and permitting services. A contract is awarded.
February 2009 | EC awarded $400,000 Growing Greener grant from PA DEP for the Phase 1 / Parcel A reclamation project.
FUNDING
US EPA, Brownfields Cleanup Grants | $800,000
PA DEP, Growing Greener Grants | $800,000
EC | $111,693
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