Harbor Brook Flood Control Project - Nov. 2011

1. Notice of EIE for Harbor Brook Flood Control Project

Municipality where project is proposed: Meriden

Project Description: This flood control project involves a package of channel improvements, bridge replacements, floodwater storage enhancements, wetlands enhancements and the construction of a linear recreational trail along the Harbor Brook corridor from Baldwin’s Pond downstream to the confluence of Harbor Brook and the Quinnipiac River at Hanover Pond.

Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the Harbor Brook watershed. Click here to view a map of the Harbor Brook project corridor.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: January 9, 2012

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

   Meriden Public Library
   105 Miller Street
   Meriden, CT

or

   Meriden City Hall
   Office of the City Clerk
   142 East Main Street 
   Meriden, CT

The EIE can also be found on-line at the DEEP website by clicking here.

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

TIME: 7:00 PM (public displays of project area and elements will be available for viewing beginning at 6:30 PM)

PLACE: City Council Chamber, Meriden City Hall, 142 East Main Street, Meriden

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Dan Biron, Project Manager
Agency: Department of Energy & Enviromental Protection
Inland Water Resources Division
Address: 79 Elm St.
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-424-3892
Fax: 860-424-4075
E-Mail: dan.biron@ct.gov

If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Dan Biron as directed above.

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