Wetland Commission Approves Site Testing
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The commission unanimously approved temporary soil borings and test pits at 432 Canterbury Turnpike and 180 Lawler Lane to support geotechnical planning for future development. The work, expected to take about a week and a half, is limited to the upland review area and must use erosion and sediment controls; the permit expires June 22, 2031.
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What this means
The approval allows temporary subsurface testing at the Occum Industrial Center property, including up to 90 borings and 70 test pits, though the applicant said it may not need all of them. The approved activities will not occur in the physical wetlands, and disturbed areas must be restored. The permit requires advance notice to the city, onsite erosion controls, and compliance with the approved plans.
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- The commission unanimously found application IWWCC #26-04 was not a significant activity.
- The commission unanimously approved the temporary subsurface exploration and geotechnical investigation at 432 Canterbury Turnpike and 180 Lawler Lane.
- The approval is valid for five years and expires on June 22, 2031.
- The permit requires erosion and sediment controls, notification before and after the work, and no placement of equipment or materials in wetlands or watercourses.
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