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Brownfields
What is a brownfield?
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a brownfield as
real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which
may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a
hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
What is the WPCOG Brownfields Program?
In 2005 the WPCOG was awarded a $200,000 assessment grant from EPA to begin studying brownfields in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties. The funds are being used to create an inventory of potential brownfield sites in the region as well as conduct Phase I/Phase II assessments to determine the extent of contamination and plan for cleanup.
A Phase I Assessment identifies the potential environmental liability of a property. A qualified environmental professional will conduct a thorough site inspection, review the operational history of the site and research municipal, state and federal agency files on the property.
If the Phase I Assessment finds the presence of areas of recognized environmental conditions or potential environmental concerns, then a Phase II Assessment is necessary. A Phase II Assessment includes soil and or water testing to define the extent of contamination.
Sites selected for the program:
Broyhill 409 4th Street Place SE Conover
Doblin Mastercraft 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton
Hickory Airport Landfill 2030 9th Avenue Drive NW Hickory
S&W Chemicals 1530 1st Avenue SW Hickory
Singer Furniture Plant 1409 College Avenue Lenoir
Chief Site White Plains Road and NC 90
Drexel Plant #7/Orrison Tract 109 East Fleming Dr. Morganton
Community relations plan:
The purpose of the Community Relations Plan (CRP) is to describe the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) strategy to address the concerns of residents potentially affected by activities conducted during the assessments of sites participating in this program. The CRP also outlines how citizens have been and/or will be involved throughout the planning process for this program.
The CRP is available for review at the WPCOG office.
Additional information on Brownfields can be found on the States website at www.ncbrownfields.org.
Community Development
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Sam Erwin
Environmental Development Administrator
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485-4229 Ext. 229
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Please note: Phone numbers listed are direct lines. The use of the extension is only required when dialing the main WPCOG phone number (828) 322-9191. | 
