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Site / Project Name

Former Diamond National Paper Mill

Brownfield Site Address

Madison Ave

Site Owner

City of Ogdensburg

Clear Title

Yes

Owner Contaminator

No

Former Use

Paper Mill

Land Use

Approximately 17 acres on the St. Lawrence River. The Site is currently vacant, zoned for mix-use. The site is adjacent to and contiguous with an additional 9 acres of municipally owned waterfront. The Site slopes gradually to the River (north).

Infrastructure

.25 miles from State HWY 37, 2 miles from the Ogdensburg International airport, 35 miles to Interstate 81. The Site has deep water frontage. Municipal water and Sewer is available. There is no rail access.

Assessment Level

Phase 3/4

Remedial activities have been conducted, Certificate of Completion dated April 8, 2014 from NYSDEC.

Contaminants

Site has undergone cleanup through the NYS ERP, Certificate of Completion dated April 2014 from NYSDEC. There are remaining "hotspots" that are managed in accordance with a SMP.

Cleanup Program

Yes

Cleanup was conducted through the NYS Environmental Restoration Program (ERP)

Remediation

Yes

Site has undergone cleanup through the NYS ERP, Certificate of Completion dated April 2014 from NYSDEC. There are remaining "hotspots" that are managed in accordance with a SMP.

Developer

No

Future Use

Mixed Use

Financing Tools: Federal Programs


Financing Tools: State Programs


Financing Tools: Funds Committed


Challenges

Financing; Attracting Developer

Technical Assistance

Tax Increment Financing; New Markets Tax Credits; Not sure
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