Construction Support
“The City has worked with SAK Environmental on multiple projects spanning several years. In two instances, the construction sites were challenging and involved spirited neighborhood meetings. As the LSP, SAK presented at these meetings and handled the situation professionally. Their responsiveness was excellent in quickly reviewing results after a heavy rain event and providing advice to aid us in answering neighborhood concern; furthermore their consistent advice and logical recommendations were accurate, logical and insightful.”
— P. Ryder, Conservation Officer,
City of Marlborough, MA
Case Study: Environmental engineering expertise brought to commercial real estate development on former apple orchard – Marlborough, MA
The challenge: : A multi-parcel commercial and residential development project was proposed on 50 acres of a former apple orchard. Prior testing indicated that the soil was contaminated with pesticides (DDT, DDD, DDE and Lead and Arsenic) from decades of agricultural use. These contaminated soil conditions required proper environmental mitigation and monitoring of the private development under the City's Site Plan Approval for proper health safety construction procedures. Nearby residents were concerned about contamination to stormwater runoff as well as airborn dust emissions from the planned construction to develop the site. The City of Marlborough hired SAK Environmental for its environmental engineering and regulatory compliance expertise to serve as a 3rd party City Agent to review and inspect environmental controls on the project to protect the health and safety of the neighboring community.
Services provided: As an agent of the City of Marlborough, SAK conducted a technical peer review of the developer’s proposed soil and storm water management plans to ensure Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) compliance. Additionally, daily field inspectional services were provided during construction to ensure adherence to soil management plans, erosion and dust control, and stormwater regulations, and. SAK participated in community and neighborhood meetings with the Mayor, and coordinated closely with the Town’s Conservation agent and Town Engineer.
The result: SAK ensured the developer's conformance to regulatory and project requirements throughout the excavation and soil management phases of the project, and documented any deviations to City officials. SAK assisted the City in alleviating community concerns by providing weekly erosion control inspections, and reviewing air quality monitoring procedures and health safety construction controls.