What Is a Brownfield
Site?
A brownfield site is an old or underused facility that was
previously used for industrial or commercial purposes. Such a site is generally
available to be re-used again. However, the process involved with redeveloping
a previously used brownfield site can be complicated in keeping with
environmental standards. Old facilities need to be fully remediated and this
requires the professional services of an
environmental
remediation company.
A brownfield site will need to be fully examined and tested
for concentrations of toxins, pollutants and hazardous wastes. Land that only
contains low concentrations of chemicals and hazardous materials is possible to
be reused again but will require effective remediation.
Why Redevelop a
Brownfield Site?
There are a variety of reasons that redeveloping a
brownfield site is beneficial to a community and the environment, such as the
following:
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Allows the ability to preserve undeveloped land
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Make good use of all land available
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Remediation is good for the environment
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Helps build a healthier and more ecologically sound living
community
It comes as no surprise that drastic
steps need to be taken to help save our environment and get us out of the
ecological mess humans have created. Not only is it important to human life,
but animals and plant life need us to take the extra step as well.
Brownfield remediation is one of best
ways governments and industrial companies can support the earth and help
sustain the overall health and well being of any community.
Ontario Specialty
Contracting
While the benefits of brownfield remediation are obvious,
the task is not as straightforward as it seems. Any type of environmental
remediation requires the specialty services of a contracting company that
understands the intricacies of the tasks involved. Ontario Specialty
Contracting has years of experience handling environmental remediation services
for large industrial companies. Our team is fully insured and bonded in order
to keep both our employees and clients safe and protected.
The remediation of each brownfield site is handled
accordingly, depending on the severity of the contamination. Sometimes,
excavation is required in order to
completely rid the site of all contaminants. Due to years of experience in
environmental remediation, Ontario Specialty Contracting can fully assess each
brownfield site and determine which remediation techniques will be the most
effective.
Our experts deal with all types of remediation and can also
handle asset recovery and heavy metal recycling. To find out all of the ways
Ontario Specialty Contracting can help make the most of your community's land,
contact us at 1-888-755-3336.