Here are some projects that I have been involved with
Overlook Village Redevelopment Associates, LP in collaboration with the Housing Authority for the City of Hartford and JHM Group of Companies: Chester A. Bowles Park Housing Redevelopment (Phase I Demolition), Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. Brink provided Environmental and Hazardous Building Material Assessment Services for the investigation, remediation and demolition of the Chester A. Bowles Park housing complex located at 3 Berkeley Drive in Hartford. The site consists of a 52.81-acre parcel of land and contained 60 2- story residential apartment buildings which were divided into 410 units. Mr. Brink was responsible for extensive testing and reporting as part of the pre-demolition investigation. Environmental evaluation consisted of the sampling of soil and groundwater for the presence of volatile aromatic hydrocarbons (VOCs), extractable total petroleum hydrocarbons (ETPH), poly aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), total, leachable RSR-listed (CT DEEP’s Remediation Standard Regulations) metals); as well as the assessment of geologic information, remediation standard regulations, soil reuse/disposal, wastewater handling, environmental remediation and disposal costs. HBMI staff was also responsible for preparing detailed technical specifications for the removal of lead and asbestos containing material. Mr. Brink provided on-going assistance and monitoring services to the client for the monitoring and inspection of abatement activities during demolition.
Bridgeport Community Renewal Associates, LP in collaboration with Park City Communities and the JHM Group of Companies: Marina Village Housing Redevelopment (Phase I Demolition), Bridgeport, Connecticut. Mr. Brink provided Environmental and Hazardous Building Material Assessment Services for the investigation, remediation and demolition for Phase I of the Marina Village housing Complex located at 400 Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport. Mr. Brink was responsible for extensive testing and reporting as part of the pre-demolition investigation. Environmental evaluation consisted of the sampling of soil and groundwater for the presence of volatile aromatic hydrocarbons (VOCs), extractable total petroleum hydrocarbons (ETPH), poly aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), total, leachable RSR-listed (CT DEEP’s Remediation Standard Regulations) metals and polycholorinated biphenyls (PCBs); as well as the assessment of geologic information, remediation standard regulations, soil reuse/disposal, wastewater handling, environmental remediation and disposal costs. HBMI staff were also responsible for preparing detailed technical specifications for the removal of lead, asbestos and PCBs. Mr. Brink also provided on-going assistance and monitoring services to the owner and client for the monitoring and inspection of abatement activity during demolition.
Phase I Site Assessment Services, Twenty Four Sites in Long Island, New York. As part of a portfolio investment, Mr. Brink conducted 24 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for a group of automotive dealerships within a strict 30-day time frame for a confidential client. Each site consisted of an automotive dealership with service centers. Several of the Sites also provided auto body services. Mr Brink conducted the Site inspection and prepared the reports for the locations. All reports were delivered to the client on-time.
Phase I Site Assessment Services, Fifteen Sites in New England Region. As part of a site acquisition Mr. Brink coordinated and provided the oversight of 15 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments at automotive dealerships within a strict 7-day time frame for a confidential client. Each site consisted of an automotive dealership with service centers. Several of the Sites also provided auto body services. All reports were delivered to the client on-time.
Connecticut Department of Housing: Disaster Recovery Grant Program for Hurricane Sandy, Connecticut. Mr. Brink provided environmental support services for two multi-disciplinary, Architect-lead teams in support of the $71.82 million HUD Disaster Recovery program for Hurricane Sandy repairs along the coastline. Work included rehabilitation, reconstruction and/or mitigation of Owner-Occupied Single Family & Small Multifamily Housing in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Mr. Brink prepared the environmental documentation which was necessary for the determination of whether the proposed rehabilitation of the properties that have submitted applications for the Grant through the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) was a categorically excluded action under 24 CFR 58.35. As part of the environmental review, Mr. Brink conducted the following assessment activities for each application: State Historic Preservation Office review; floodplain management; wetland protection; coastal zone management; sole source aquifer; endangered species; air quality; contamination and toxic substances, environmental justice; coastal barriers; fish and wildlife; lead based paint; asbestos; radon; mold; flood management; and wetlands.
Eversource Natural Gas Line Expansion Project: Wallingford to Waterbury. Mr Brink provided soil pre-characterization services for Eversource in conjunction with their 16-mile steel pipeline project that linked Eversource’s 1.2 billion-cubic-foot liquid natural gas storage tank in Waterbury with a portion of their distribution network that serves Wallingford and Meriden. In conjunction with the pre-characterization, conducted an inspection of the roadway and surrounding areas to identify potential areas of contamination to subsurface soils. Mr. Brink also developed and implemented a pre-characterization sampling protocol strategy for the collection and analysis of soil samples from within proposed gas line locations. Upon receipt of the soil analysis, a soil management system was developed so that the soil removed from the construction of the gas line could be appropriately managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Norden Data Center, Norwalk, CT: Soil Management and Site Development Services. Engaged by Fortis Property Group, Mr. Brink provided soil management and site development support for the characterization and reuse of over 300,000 yards of soil as part of the construction of the new data center. The proposed site development was located on a former radar testing facility and was within the CT property Transfer Program. Initially, all soil generated as part of the project was to be disposed of at a landfill. Developed an aggressive soil management strategy that allowed for soil to be characterized as part of the development process, managed as clean fill and beneficially reused. The costs savings to the project was well over $1 M.
New Haven Bulk Storage Terminals: Magellan Midstream Partners Multiphase Environmental Assessment of Four Bulk Storage Facilities New Haven and Hamden, CT. Magellan Midstream Partners and its subsidiary Magellan Terminal Holdings maintain four bulk storage facilities in New Haven County, CT. The Terminals are located at the following locations: 85 East Street, New Haven; 280 Waterfront Avenue, New Haven; 134 Forbes Avenue, New Haven; and 265 Welton Street, Hamden. As part of an asset acquisition and a liability transfer review, Mr. Brink was retained by Magellan to perform a Phase II and Phase III investigation and to develop an Environmental Risk Management Plan for each of the properties. Additional services included the following: Asbestos and lead inspections at each of the facilities, development and implementation of an asbestos abatement specification; the development of a limited Remedial Action Plan (RAP); preparation of Surface Water Protection Plans; and a Significant Environmental Hazard Assessment for PCBs.
United Rentals –Bridgeport, CT: Redevelopment of a Former Brass Manufacturing Facility. The Site is comprised of a six-acre plot located to the south of Grand Street which is part of the former Bridgeport Brass Facility. Processes conducted on the Site generally consisted of heated metal rolling, pickling and extruding tubular metal products. Based on initial assessment activities, Mr. Brink determined that the site contained a large chlorinated solvent plume which would cause vapor intrusion concerns for the proposed building. Based on these concerns, an assessment strategy was developed to assist with the re-development of the site. As part of the assessment of the Site, a soil gas survey and groundwater investigation was conducted within the footprint of the proposed United Rentals building to obtain the information necessary to appropriately design a sub-slab ventilation system for the proposed United Rentals building. Once the survey was complete, information was utilized to design a sub-slab ventilation system which would adequacy depressurize the sub-slab of the proposed building and provide protection to the employees of the building.
REC Two Rivers High School –Bloomfield, CT: Investigation and redevelopment support for school construction. In support of the development of the Site, Mr. Brink conducted several rounds of delineation sampling to determine the extents of the pesticide impact and to establish the quantity of material to be removed as part of Site development. A total of 55,000 yards of soil was identified to be impacted by pesticides and needed to be removed as part of Site development. Once the volume of pesticide impact was quantified, Mr. Brink provided bid specifications for the removal and transportation of the impacted soils from the Site to a beneficial reuse location. The beneficial reuse of the impacted soils would save the project over a million dollars in estimated disposal costs.
Ronus Properties: Blue Back Square Mixed Retail Development, West Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. Brink provided LEP services for the abatement, demolition and remediation of a redevelopment project located in West Hartford, CT. Designed a remedial action plan to investigate and remediate more than 12,000 tons of petroleum-impacted soils within a two-month construction and demolition window. Assisted client with application for reimbursement of more than $500,000 in remediation costs from the state of Connecticut. Participated in community outreach and stakeholder negotiations.
Metropolitan District Commission: Clean Water Project: Granby Street Area Sewer Separation Project, Hartford, Connecticut. The MDC’s Clean Water Project was designed to control and reduce the overflow of untreated sewage into natural waterways. The Granby Street Project removed a significant quantity of combined sewage overflow to the Connecticut River. The project included the installation of sanitary sewage and drainage piping, including 60'' and 48'' installation by microtunneling, and will serve approximately 215 acres. Mr. Brink provided direction of soil characterization activities of soil generated as part of the sewer separation project. Designed sampling protocols and reporting on management options based on the results from the sampling activities.
Northeast Utilities: Yankee Gas: Bare Steel/Cast Iron Replacement Program, New London Area, Connecticut. As part of its mandate to aggressively remove aging infrastructure, Yankee Gas had invested in an ambitious fifteen year replacement plan for all of its bare steel and cast iron gas mains throughout Connecticut. In his capacity as “on-call LEP” to the utility, Mr. Brink provided pre-characterization and soil management services for soil generated as part of natural gas line replacement projects, primarily in the New London area. Most projects required the replacement of at least 2,500 feet of pipeline.
Yale-New Haven Hospital: New Ambulatory (Outpatient) Health Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital - Howard Legion Block Demolition for Future Related Development, New Haven, Connecticut. Mr. Brink provided environmental consulting services to Yale-New Haven Hospital for minor projects as well as Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for major new construction and renovation projects, such as: Howard Legion Block (2 Howe Street):Doug Brink, LEP provided oversight of the demolition of a city block in New Haven, Connecticut in preparation for future Smilow Cancer Hospital-related development, including a parking garage, the Yale Suites (which is a hospital owned hotel for patient families), and retail space in front of the garage. This project included the demolition of nine residential units, two multi-storied apartment buildings and two former commercial buildings. Directed and provided oversight of a hazardous materials survey for each of the buildings. Prior to demolition, each building was investigated for the presence of asbestos containing building materials; lead paint; fixtures and equipment that may have contained oil and/or PCBs (e.g. fluorescent light ballasts, transformers, machinery), fluorescent light tubes, mercury-containing thermostats and gauges and abandoned materials (raw materials, cleaning chemicals, fuels, lubricants, etc). New Ambulatory Health Center– Mr. Brink provided Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for development of an outpatient center in the former AT&T building at 6 Devine Street in North Haven. YNHH remodeled the 120,000-square-foot, four-story building for a comprehensive ambulatory care program.
Union Station – New Haven, CT: Engaged by The City of New Haven and in conjunction with CTDOT Mr. Brink provided environmental assessment services in conjunction with Union Station renovation activities. The work was conducted under contract with the New Haven Parking Authority and consisted of multiple on-call services ranging from interior mold assessments, wastewater discharge system inspection/design, and LEP review of environmental assessment reports for the station.
Eversource: State, Municipal and Utility Coordination Services for Bare Steel/Cast Iron Replacement Program: As a result of a federal initiative to reduce risks associated with operating a gas distribution system Eversource invested in a replacement plan for all of its bare steel and cast iron gas mains throughout Connecticut, approximately 520 miles of main. Mr. Brink provided liaison services to local municipalities on the behalf of Eversource. for the Program. In order to minimize customer inconvenience, expedite the replacement process and minimize costs, close coordination between Eversource and each municipality has been paramount; Mr. Brink conducted scheduling and coordination of meetings with all stakeholders from each of the affected municipalities and public agencies (Municipal Officials, Public Works, Engineering, Local Utility Departments, etc.) and documented and mapped all current and future roadway paving/reconstruction plans as well as other anticipated capital improvement projects that will/may be effected by the replacement program. This information has allowed Eversource and each respective municipality to coordinate work and to prioritize their replacement/road improvement schedules in an effort to minimize local roadway disturbances.
Eversource: City of Stamford Gas Reliability Project: As Part of Eversource’s ongoing plans to increase gas supplies while strengthening the reliability of their system, Eversource has been conducting replacement of their cast-iron cast system. The Stamford Gas Reliability Project was developed to improve the natural gas distribution system in the downtown business area. Mr. Brink provided Eversource with support by coordinating and collaboration with the City of Stamford and the Downtown Special Service District (DSSD) to expedite this project and minimize any disruption that may be experienced by residents, business owners and the general public.