LOCATION: 1337 South Park Avenue, 229 Elk Street and 85 Lee Street in Buffalo.

PROPOSED USE: Light industrial use. The project will allow for public access to significant riverfront green space; provide potential for new jobs and tax revenues; offer a catalyst for other redevelopment initiatives in the broader Elk Street Corridor and South Buffalo Brownfield Opportunity Area.

SITE BACKGROUND: For over 100 years the Buffalo Color Facility was involved in the production of indigo dye, most commonly found in blue jeans. As a direct result, the soil and ground water at and around the facility have been contaminated.

SIZE: 55 acres adjacent to the Buffalo River

PARTNERS: Ontario Specialty Contracting, Inc.; MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, and Honeywell International, Inc.

COST: $20 million (approximate first phase)

SYNOPSIS: This project will include:

• Removal of any remaining chemicals in tanks, piping and equipment;
• Removal of waste materials;
• Demolition of all existing buildings, tanks and piping;
• Excavation and proper disposal of contaminated soils and installing a cover system over the excavation;
• Operating a groundwater extraction system (to increase the capture of contaminated groundwater from the wells) and installation of a barrier wall between the extraction system and the Buffalo River;
• Monitoring, controlling and treating groundwater contamination with appropriate remedial activities, and
• Constructing of buildings and infrastructure for commercial and light industrial uses.