The FACTS on how an excavation site can be turned into a recreation park, and the heart of any community.

We know that some people may have concerns that the excavation leading up to the new expansion of Potter’s Bridge Park may affect the quality of life. We want to make sure we “bust” the myths that exist about air quality, noise or dust from the site.

Will we need to worry about the quality of our air?

There is no reason to worry about air quality. Because the land at the Potter’s Bridge Park expansion site is only an excavation site and not a gravel pit, the dust will be minimal. Gravel processing will NOT occur on site.

Will there be a lot of noise?

To limit the effects of noise, trucks will only run on weekdays between 7 am – 5pm. Operations will NOT happen on weekends or holidays. Additionally, there will be NO gravel processing, NO blasting and NO crushing.

How will the dust be managed on site?

Keeping dust levels low is a priority at the excavation site. A water truck will wet the ground at the beginning and end of each workday. Aggregate piles will be maintained and wet down, and all trucks will be tarped to minimize fugitive dust emissions into the air.

For more myth-busting facts, check out the other articles on our blog.