Update on Raymark clean-up site in Stratford
The project manager of the Raymark consolidation clean-up site has provided an update on where the project currently stands.
According to James DiLorenzo, superfund project manager for the site:
"This remedy requires the construction of a highway-style barrier and haul road prior to the movement of Raymark Waste from Ferry Creek and various properties around Stratford through the former Contract Plating property to the former ballfield located on Frog Pond Lane. The waste will be consolidated with an existing 100,000 cubic yards of Raymark Waste already buried at the ball field and covered with a permanent cap to prevent direct exposure and storm water infiltration.
The landscaper continued planting along the residential side of Barrier no. 1 (behind Cottage Place). Plantings include a mix of pine trees, leafy trees and shrubs. Please see the attached photos of some of plants already installed. A section of Barrier No. 1 remains open to allow access by the landscaper.
Zoppo completed installing the fence posts along Barrier no 2. The landscaper has installed some plantings along Barrier no. 2. Zoppo began installing the foundations for Barrier no. 3 (behind Patterson Ave and along Frog Pond Lane).
Tantara began bringing clean fill material to the former Contract Plating property to start the construction of the haul road.
Work expected the week of May 4th
Zoppo will continue installing the foundations for the posts along Barrier no. 3.
The landscaper is expected to complete planting a mix of birch and pine trees, and shrubs along the residential facing side of Barrier No.1. A layer of mulch will be added. A few areas will be seeded for grass. The landscaper will continue plantings along a portion of Barrier no. 2.
Eagle Fence is expected to hang the chain-link along Barrier no.2."
For more information about the Raymark Superfund Site, including copies of presentation slides, documents and previous community updates, please see: townofstratford.com/Raymark.
NOTE: Consistent with public health recommendations due to the spread of the coronavirus, Community Advisory Group meetings related to the clean-up have been suspended until further notice.