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Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> City of Eugene <br /> <br /> ~ 858 Pearl Street <br /> October 4, 1993 Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5262 <br /> CONTACT: Chuck Solin, Loss Control Environmental Program Manager, 687-5061 <br /> From Sandra Gleason, Public Information, 687-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> ANALYSIS OF TUGMAN PARK LANDFILL SITE TO BEGIN <br /> <br /> ~ Beginning Tuesday, October 5, and continuing through the week, PARAMETRIX <br /> Inc. and Northwest Geophysical Associates will conduct a boundary investigation to <br /> determine the footprint of the Tugman Park landfill site. <br /> The contractor will take a number of bore samples from the site to help them <br /> map the boundaries of the original landfill. They will use electromagnetic techniques to <br /> map metals and debris that are commonly found in landfills. <br /> After the site characterization data has been collected, initial site controls will be <br /> implemented when and if funding is identified. If necessary, a study will be conducted to <br /> identify and evaluate any exposure risks that still exist and identify methods to reduce <br /> exposure.. If no significant risks remain, the city will begin conducting periodic <br /> monitoring and maintenance activities at the site. <br /> The contractor also will perform environmental tests to determine if any <br /> contaminants are located under a city owned site at 38th and Hilyard St. Richie <br /> Weinman, Housing and Community Development manager for the city of Eugene, said, <br /> "Since the contractor is right next door, we saw this as a good opportunity to examine the <br /> site and earn if there are any potential problems with this property." Originally acquired <br /> as a potential site for low-income housing, Weinman said the city has no current plans to <br /> develop the property. <br /> Tugman Park Landfill is a two-acre site located in the southwest corner of <br /> Tugman Park on East 39th Avenue. The landfill was in operation from 1925 to 1951. <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br />