Public Meetings Documents

January 29, 2013 – Draft PIP Public Meeting
March 27, 2013 – Poster Board Session

On March 27, 2013, The Narragansett Electric Company held a community outreach session to keep people informed of environmental activities at the Tidewater Site. The informal session featured informational poster boards on a variety of Site-related topics. Each poster board station was staffed by a representative from The Narragansett Electric Company and/or GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) to answer attendees’ questions.

Site History

Aerial View of Site and Community

RIDEM Regulatory Process

Public Involvement Plan

Site Investigation History

Investigation Tools: Sampling Equipment

Observed Impacts

Preferred Remediation Plan

Utility Operations

Electricity Utility Operations

Gas Utility Operations

March 6, 2014 – Soil Gas Meeting
April 16, 2015 – Public Meeting presented by the City of Pawtucket and BETA
May 24, 2016 – Stormwater Repair and South Washout Restoration Project Public Meeting
July 26, 2017 – Initial Community Meeting

On July 26, 2017, The Narragansett Electric Company held an initial community meeting to present the site investigation and the planned remedial approach for the Tidewater Site. The informal session featured informational poster boards on a variety of Site-related topics. Each poster board station was staffed by a representative from The Narragansett Electric Company, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA)  and/or the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) to answer attendees’ questions.

Site History

Site Investigation

Observed Impacts

Planned Remedial Alternative

Remedial Details

Limited Design Investigation

RIDEM Regulatory Process

July 17, 2018 – Remedial Action Work Plan (RAWP) Public Meeting

On July 17, 2018, The Narragansett Electric Company held a public meeting to present the RAWP and the planned remediation for the Tidewater Site. The informal session featured informational poster boards on a variety of Site-related topics. Each poster board station was staffed by a representative from Rhode Island Energy, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA)  and/or the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) to answer attendees’ questions.

Site History

RIDEM Regulatory Process

Limited Design Investigations

Remedial Layout Plan

Engineered Cap Details

Containment Wall Details

Material Import And Disposal

What to Expect During Remedy Construction

Air Monitoring Program

Schedule

September 14, 2021 – Community Outreach Event

On September 14, 2021, The Narragansett Electric Company held A Community Outreach Event from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to disseminate information and solicit questions regarding implementation of the environmental remedy. This event was held in the Cafeteria at the Blackstone Academy Charter School located at 334 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Site History

Remedial Layout Plan

Barrier Wall Details

Engineered Cap Details

Material Import and Disposal

What to Expect During Remedy Construction

Air Monitoring Program

Anticipated Remedy Construction Schedule

Site Conditions After Implementation of Remedy Tidewater Site

August 15, 2023 – Remediation Update
Public Documents Documentation is available for every aspect of the Tidewater MGP and Power Plant site remediation. If you need assistance locating specific information, please contact us.