Brownfield Redevelopment Services
Brownfields are abandoned, underutilized, or derelict industrial and commercial properties where redevelopment is hindered by real or perceived environmental contamination. Despite the challenges, these sites often occupy prime locations—urban centers, waterfronts, or downtown areas—with existing infrastructure and immense potential for revitalization. Redeveloping brownfields can drive urban intensification, economic growth, community renewal, and the creation of new housing and jobs.
In Ontario, there is growing interest among municipalities, property owners, developers, and environmental professionals in transforming these sites into valuable assets. At Blastek Engineering Group (Blastek), we specialize in turning brownfield challenges into opportunities through innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
Why Choose Blastek for Brownfield Redevelopment?
Blastek provides optimized, cost-effective brownfield solutions by leveraging our highly experienced team, as well as our systematic approach to risk management and remediation. We combine innovative in-house technologies with proven market solutions to deliver exceptional results.
We offer a comprehensive, integrated service package encompassing:
- Environmental Site Assessment (ESA): Thorough Phase I, II, and III ESAs to identify and characterize contamination.
- Contamination Delineation: Precise definition of the extent and nature of soil and groundwater contamination.
- Risk Assessment (RA): Evaluation of potential risks to human health and the environment, developing site-specific standards where appropriate.
- Risk Management (RM): Design and implementation of measures to mitigate identified risks, such as engineering controls and institutional controls.
- Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Development: Creation of a detailed plan outlining the optimal remediation strategy.
- Soil and Groundwater Remediation: Implementation of appropriate remediation technologies to address contamination, including excavation, in-situ treatment, and other proven methods.
- Permeable Reactive Barriers (PRBs): Design and installation of PRBs for passive treatment of contaminated groundwater.
- Record of Site Condition (RSC) Filing: Assistance with preparing and filing the RSC to obtain regulatory closure.
This integrated approach allows us to provide a cost-effective pathway to regulatory clearance, minimizing project delays and maximizing site value. Furthermore, Blastek assists clients in securing available financial incentives, including grants, tax benefits, fee exemptions, loans, and other financial resources, to facilitate brownfield redevelopment projects. We understand the financial complexities of these projects and work proactively to identify and secure funding opportunities.
