The Connecticut Department of Transportation's Office of Engineering is developing plans for the replacement of the motor fueling facility on the site of the existing garage at 24 Bunker Hill Road in Cornwall.
The purpose of this project is to upgrade the storage tanks to comply with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s regulations.
This project involves the replacement of the motor fuel underground storage tanks with aboveground storage tanks for diesel, diesel exhaust fluid, and unleaded fuel, replacement of the fuel oil underground storage tank with an aboveground storage tank, replacement of the potable water storage tank, and the replacement of the waste water storage tanks. The new aboveground storage tanks will be protected with bollards. This project will also include the replacement of the motor fuel island with dispensers installed adjacent to the tanks.
The present schedule indicates that final design plans will be available in September 2021. The project will be funded with state funds.
It is the Department's policy to keep the public informed when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share their concerns with the Department to assist in the project's development. If there is adequate interest, an informational meeting will be conducted. At this time, it is not anticipated that a formal public hearing will be necessary.
Anyone interested in receiving information on this project may do so by contacting the Project Engineer, Mr. Jesse A. Benson, at (860) 594-2966 or by e-mail at jesse.benson@ct.gov. Please make reference to the Cornwall Maintenance Facility Tank Replacement Project.