Jeff Perkins, Executive Vice President-Aggregates
The Flat Creek Quarry is scheduled to begin operation in about 15 years. We plan to use this site to communicate any activity that will occur with the Flat Creek quarry. Today, we want to keep you informed of our plans and the fulfillment of our commitments.
Here’s an overview of what to expect:
Next Steps:
Groundwater Protection Plan
We have established the Independent Escrow Fund for the Groundwater Protection Plan and placed the first $50,000 in the fund. In 15 years this fund will have $150,000 to be used in the unlikely event the operation were to affect a neighbor’s well. See Groundwater Protection Plan under Pages section for complete details.
Develop minimum 15’ Screening Berms
This work will be done in 2009 to allow time for the landscaping to mature.
Install Monitoring Wells
These will be installed on the Flat Creek property in 2009 with monitoring to begin immediately.
Identify Evington Community Leader
This person will serve as part of the Independent Hydrology Team and will participate in the recording of the Monitoring Well data. We will seek guidance from the Evington Community Association and Campbell County on the selection of this individual.
Develop Park and Nature Area
Campbell County Parks & Recreation will take the lead in the development of this project. Boxley has committed to funding the Master Plan and the site development so that the park would be open within 5 years. Community Involvement will be a key component in the development of the park plan. See Park and Nature Area Proposal under Pages section for complete details.
Other than the action steps listed above, activity on the site will be minimal. Over the next 10–15 years, we will be working on further developing the site design, establishing the buffer around the property, and going through the permitting process with our oversight agencies. I look forward to working with the Evington Community Association in the future to ensure our site incorporates our neighbors’ input to provide for the best possible solution for everyone.
