Village of Manhattan, IL

Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments 1.58 Acres of Commercial Parcels

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Overview

The property included two parcels of non-contiguous land that were historically owned by the Wabash Railroad and subsequent railroad entities since the 1880s. The site was previously developed as a farm stockyard, and the Manhattan Farmers Grain Company and lumber yard with storage of coal, oils/paints and other goods that included petroleum usage.

Scope

• Completed the Phase I ESA in twenty days which accommodated the due diligence timeframe

• Conduct a Phase II ESA of the property

• Advanced sixteen soil borings across the parcels with a truck mounted geo-probe unit

• Selected soil samples were analyzed for indicator contaminants of concern

• Historical Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps allowed for the identification of early development of the land

• Provided recommendations on property redevelopment and the use of Engineered Barriers to assist with their planned improvements 

• Prepared reimbursement claims after each phase of work

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Results

• The Village received 100% reimbursement of eligible costs from the Illinois UST Fund