2. Notice of Scoping for Demolition of Buildings #11 and #29 at the Former Cedarcrest Hospital Property

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Newington

Address of Possible Project Location: Russell Road 

Project Description: Demolish two building (#11 and #29) on the former grounds of Cedarcrest Hospital.  The two buildings are listed on the State Register of Historic Places.  The demolition is necessary for the proposed State Data Center.  The proposed construction does not meet the Environmental Classification Document (ECD) criteria warranting public scoping; therefore, this scoping notice is not subject to the proposed construction, but rather the demolition of historic buildings.  The Department is actively coordinating with the State Historic Preservation Office.

The former hospital just south of Building #29 may be demolished in the future, but under a separate project.  Therefore, this scoping notice is intended to also address any comments or potential impacts under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act.

Project Maps:  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Aerial Photo of Site.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  October 20, 2011.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below.  If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.  Such requests must be made by September 30, 2011.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting, including questions about the scoping for this project should be sent to:

After the public scoping, the Department will make a determination whether an Environmental Impact Evaluation may be prepared for this project.

Other Information: See attached Initial Environmental Review.