1. Notice of EA/EIE for Windsor Locks Readiness Center

Municipality where project is proposed: Windsor Locks, CT

Project Description: The Proposed Action is the construction of a new Windsor Locks Readiness Center (WLRC) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.  This new facility would be located next to the existing Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) which abuts the Bradley International Airport airfield.

The Proposed Action would involve construction of a 110,000 square foot (sf) facility that would include general purpose and special purpose maintenance work bays for military surface equipment; shop work, test and supply areas; tool and parts rooms; battery rooms; Petroleum/Oil/Lubricant (POL) flammable and controlled waste handling storage areas; administrative/office areas; locker/toilet/shower rooms; a break room and a physical fitness room.  Demolition of three structures is also proposed.

The facility would also include, but not necessarily be limited to: associated supporting facilities such as unheated enclosed equipment storage building; military vehicle and Privately-owned Vehicle (POV) parking; access roads and ramps; loading dock(s); fuel storage and dispensing system; fuel truck containment area; security lighting; site Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures; utilities and landscaping.

Project Maps:  Click here to view a Locus Map.  Click here to view a conceptual plan.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: July 30, 2010

The public can view a copy of this EA/EIE at:

Windsor Locks Public Library

28 Main Street

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Hearing on this EIE by sending such a request to the address below by June 25, 2010.  If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the Department of Environmental Protection must schedule a Public Hearing.

Send your comments about this EA/EIE to:

Name:            Robert Dollak, Environmental Program Manager

Agency:         Connecticut Army National Guard

Address:        360 Broad Street

                   Hartford, CT 06105-3795

E-Mail:            robert.dollak@us.army.mil

Phone:           (860) 524-4945

Fax:                (860) 524-4937