CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456

FOR RELEASE: June 5, 2012

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (Department) Office of Engineering is developing plans for the replacement of the motor fueling facility and heating oil storage tank on the site of the existing maintenance facility at 37 Campbell Avenue in Vernon.  The purpose of this project is to upgrade the storage tanks to comply with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection regulations. 

It is the Department's policy to keep the public informed when such projects are undertaken.  It is important that the community share their concerns with us to assist in the project's development.  If there is adequate interest, an informational meeting will be conducted.  At this time, it is not anticipated that a formal public hearing will be necessary.

The project involves replacement of the motor fuel island and motor fuel underground storage tanks with aboveground storage tanks that include tank mounted dispensers and replacement of the heating oil underground storage tank and associated heating oil piping.  The new motor fuel aboveground storage tanks will be located in the front of the building in the area of the existing motor fuel island adjacent to Campbell Avenue.