The major open space reclamation project involved the import and placement of more than 1.2 million cubic yards of clean soil at the capped landfill; planting of more than 35,000 trees, and plants and native grasses; and designing miles of biking and hiking trails, picnicking sites, and waterfront facilities.
WSP USA and Ecology & Environment (E&E) partnered on the project to provide comprehensive site investigation, environmental permitting and site design services. The work involved reviewing historical data, preparing New State Environmental Quality Review Act documents, and obtaining required environmental permits for the transformation of the landfills into public parks. The environmental investigation involved a comprehensive sampling, survey and monitoring program to evaluate potential environmental concerns, and field surveys to delineate wetlands and water resources within the project area.