Northvale, New Jersey

Project at a Glance:

• Major residential redevelopment project in Northavle, New Jersey.
• Whitman worked with the developer to assess and remediate the environmental issues.
• Issues included soil and ground water contamination, asbestos and underground storage tanks.
• Project highlighted as a success by NJDEP.

This redevelopment project transformed a former six-acre commercial property into an 88-unit residential condominium development. Amenities on the property of this 55 or older secure gated community will include a clubhouse, pool and walking paths.

Whitman’s role in the project was to perform the environmental investigations associated with the project, develop a Remedial Action Strategy to practically address site contamination, and manage the remedial action. The remediation was accomplished in less than a year, and the project has been issued an Unrestricted Use, Site Wide No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue (NFA) from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Activities conducted include:

• Prospective Purchaser Agreement
• Preliminary Assessment & Site Investigation
• Soil & Ground Water Sampling
• Remedial Investigation
• Remedial Actions
• Post Remedial Ground Water Monitoring
• Brownfield Redevelopment Agreement

Building located on project site before redevelopment.

Construction of residential units.