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(November 1, 2007) Lipinski Gets Resolution Passed to Prevent Dumping of Dredgings in Worth |
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Lipinski Gets Resolution Passed to Find Alternative that Would Prevent Dumping of Dredgings in Worth Legislation Directs Army Corps to Seek Site to Substitute for Lucas-Berg Pit
WASHINGTON -This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a resolution authored by Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) which directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to search for alternative sites to replace the Lucas-Berg Confined Dredged Disposal Facility in Worth. A substitute site would prevent the dumping of dredged materials from the Cal-Sag Channel at Lucas-Berg. Passage by the committee is the final step in enacting this resolution.
"Dumping dredged materials at the Lucas-Berg pit raises a number of environmental, safety, and quality of life concerns," Lipinski said. "That is why I have been working with Mayor Guzdziol and concerned residents to prevent the use of this site."
Lucas-Berg is a former gravel pit that was acquired by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and designated by the Army Corps in the 1970s as a site for the dumping of dredged materials from the Cal-Sag Channel. Although the Lucas-Berg pit has yet to be used, the Army Corps is still planning to use the site when there is a need to dredge the channel.
"This site is located right in the middle of a densely populated area, and it is immediately surrounded by residential neighborhoods as well as businesses," said Lipinski. "Having an open, working dredging site doesn't make sense for the health and safety of local residents, and this resolution is the next step in correcting this situation."
In September, Congressman Lipinski met with Major General Don T. Riley, the Director of Civil Works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Col. Robert Sinkler, Commander of the Rock Island District division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to address the problems with using Lucas-Berg and the possible alternatives.
"Representative Lipinski's persistent efforts helping the Village of Worth fight the depositing of polluted canal dredgings in our Town is most appreciated," said Worth Village President Ed Guzdziol. "The Congressman's willingness to stand beside us in our negotiations with the Army Corps of Engineers is evidence of his concern for the health and safety of Worth residents."
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