The BDC is pleased to announce it has received an award of $1,000,000 from the Department of Defense’ Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) to fund a project to aid in the redevelopment of the former Naval Training Center at Bainbridge (NTCB). The public was notified in 2008 of the environmental contamination on-site, which has placed hurdles on future development. The general development plan approved in 2005 to create a mixed use community was prepared before knowledge of the contamination. Additional soil sampling and analysis is necessary in order to understand the potential risks of contamination, determine an appropriate remedial strategy, and reanalyze the development plan. Project task
The BDC has released an RFP to complete an Environmental Assessment of the Bainbridge Property, complete with an on-site soil investigation, risk assessment, remedial strategy and a new reuse plan for development. The RFP can be accessed by clicking HERE. Questions due October 3, 2016 and proposals due October 17, 2016.
The BDC released the Tome School Strategic Plan during the Port Deposit Town Council meeting on September 20, 2016. This plan comes as the deliverable from a 2 year project in conjunction with the U.S Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development Grant, which took a close look at unique opportunities and constraints of the Tome School Campus, including historical easements, regional marketplace, market and economic data, environmental issues, land topography, etc. In addition to the presentation of the Report, BDC Chair Mike Pugh also provided an update on Navy activities, a Federal Grant Project and Infrastructure progress. The Tome School report can be access by clicking here, or al
The BDC Board of Directors will hold an open session on Monday September 19th at 5:00PM at Town Hall in Port Deposit. Agenda may be accessed HERE
