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BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc., a Lakeland-based engineering firm, announces the award of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Assessment Program by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council to the Cardno TBE/BCI team to redevelop mine-scarred land in Polk County, Florida. Cardno TBE is an environmental engineering firm headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, which specializes in turnkey Brownfield redevelopment services including program planning, funding, and design. Cardno TBE invited BCI to join the team to provide specific and unique expertise relating to the characterization, reclamation, and stabilization of phosphate mined and disturbed land.
Cardno TBE and BCI will be completing an inventory of several parcels of land throughout Polk County in order to identify which properties can be redeveloped for future use under the “Brownfield” designation. “Brownfield,” a term coined by the Environmental Protection Agency, refers to abandoned or underutilized industrial and commercial facilities or property available for reuse or redevelopment which may be complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination. The target area for potential redevelopment will cover most of Polk County; however, the main focus will be the cities of Fort Meade, Mulberry, and an area of reclaimed land south of Bartow.
BCI’s resume of mined-land related expertise includes comprehensive mine planning and reclamation services, acid pond and waste clay settling pond evaluations, dam design, environmental site assessments, and mine-scarred land redevelopment including parks, roads, and various development projects.
“BCI is excited to be a part of the Cardno TBE team. We look forward to contributing our expertise to form a comprehensive group specializing in Brownfield redevelopment initiatives within formerly mined and disturbed landscapes,” said Walter Reigner, Executive Vice President of BCI.
This project is made possible via a $1,000,000 USEPA Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant awarded to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council in Bartow, Florida. The Council sought experienced environmental consultant teams to assist with the management and/or execution of the grant over the next several years.
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