Brookfield Awards $528K Contract For Soil And Groundwater Cleanup

BROOKFIELD, CT — The town of Brookfield has awarded a $528,612 contract to EnviroConsultants and Recyclers Inc. of Danbury to conduct soil and groundwater remediation at 20 Station Road, marking the largest environmental cleanup project in the town’s history, according to Brookfield Economic Development Specialist Greg Dembowski.

The contract, awarded July 19, followed the opening of four sealed bids ranging from $528,612 to just under $1 million. EnviroConsultants was selected as the lowest qualified bidder, Dembowski said.

The project will involve removing an estimated 1,040 tons of contaminated soil, de-watering the site, and applying in-situ chemical reduction (ISCR) technology to neutralize dry cleaning solvents present in bedrock fissures. This chemical treatment was recommended by Provectus Environmental Products, Inc. and approved by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) as the safest and most cost-effective method.

Dembowski noted the importance of safety during the remediation, with full-time inspectors on-site to protect residents and the environment. Work is expected to begin within four weeks and take approximately 35 days to complete.

This cleanup is part of a broader $1.2 million grant awarded to Brookfield by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) for the rehabilitation of the former dry cleaning facility site at 20 Station Road. The grant reimburses the town for 100 percent of the remediation costs.

The project follows significant progress at the site, where demolition of existing structures was completed earlier this year, clearing the way for a new affordable housing development. The removal of the contaminated soil is a crucial next step in preparing the property for redevelopment.

Previous reports highlighted the demolition phase that began in late 2024, with crews clearing the old dry cleaning building to make room for new residential units. Meanwhile, a botanist survey temporarily paused streetscape improvements nearby to protect local plant species ahead of expected construction activity in 2026.

The town and developers aim to create housing that supports community needs while ensuring environmental safety and sustainability.