Atlas is proud to have played a key role in the transformation of three historic Army barracks at the former Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, Vermont, now home to the newly opened 10th Cavalry Apartments. This $31+ million redevelopment brought 65 new mixed-income affordable housing units to the community, blending historic preservation with critical housing needs.
Led by Erik Urch and Matt Molnar, Atlas managed the environmental assessment and remediation efforts at the site. Our work began with a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to identify potential concerns, followed by three phase of site investigations to define areas exceeding applicable standards for lead and PCBs in soil and asbestos, lead, and PCBs in building materials. We developed the Corrective Action Plan and bid specifications for the excavation and offsite disposal of contaminated soils and abatement activities. The cleanup was memorialized in a Corrective Action Completion Report and the developer received a Certificate of Completion from the Vermont Department of Conservation in accordance with BRELLA closure criteria.
We’re honored to have contributed to a project that preserves history, enhances the community, and brings lasting impact.