Case Study - Community Park Renovation
Project Overview
This project involved the renovation of a poorly kept community garden into a showplace community park. The site was a lot adjacent to a former candy factory which had been converted into housing. Over its history, the lot had contained a small church on one corner as well as several other structures. Most recently it had been used as a community garden with a score of plots for local residents and school children to grow flowers and vegetables. Much of the soil on the lot was urban fill that contained levels of lead higher than state standards. The perimeter of the site was secured with a chain-link fence and chicken wire. The goal of the project was urban beautification that included removal of lead-impacted soil and development of a park to which all citizens could have access.
EnviroSense Role
- Conducted a low-profile, soil boring program to assess lead contamination in the former community garden.
- Identified soil disposal options and approximate costs.
- Prepared bid specifications for the excavation, and disposal of lead-impacted soil.
- Attended pre-bid site walk with site architect to answer questions posed by potential contractors.
- Attended pre-bid meeting with city officials, architect, and potential contractors and answered questions as necessary.
