3. Notice of Scoping for Norwich Intermodal Transportation Center

Municipality where proposed project will be located: Norwich, CT

Address of Project Location: Hollyhock Island  

Project Description: Design and construct a new bus terminal and parking facility on approximately 3.5 acres on Hollyhock Island located adjacent to the Norwich central business district and Norwich Harbor.  The facility will be a multi-modal transportation center providing a hub for the linkage of passenger cars with public and private transit service, water transportation and potential future light rail service.  The facility will include:

A new multi-level 220 car, 80,000 square foot parking structure

A new surface bus station with 2,500 square feet of enclosed structure with passenger amenities

Accommodations for shuttle and limousine service to nearby resorts

Water access to pedestrian and small craft boaters

Linkage to water transportation

Related site and roadway improvements and utility infrastructure to support the new development

Project Map(s):  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday September 2, 2005. 

NOTES:

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.

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at: The Norwich Community Development Corporation 77 Main Street - Norwich, CT. (860) 887-6964. 

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

The agency expects to release a Draft Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in January, 2006.