Env Info Document
1. Proposed action
2. Natural resources
3. Human resources
4. Alternatives

5. Resource commitments
6. Public participation
7. References
Appendices

Facilities plan

Harbor Brook Environmental Information Document (Aug 2005)
by Brown and Caldwell and EcoLogic
for Onondaga County Dept of Water Environment Protection

5. Irreversible / irretrievable commitment of resources

Quick reference
— 5.1. Land resources
— 5.2. Economic resources
— 5.3. Energy resources

5.1. Land resources

The Harbor Brook CSO abatement project, as proposed, will require the commitment of land and materials for construction of the RTFs. The two recommended sites comprise a total of approximately 7.3 acres (site 4 = 5.4 ac; site 10 = 1.9 ac). Conveyances will be located underground, mostly in the rights-of-way of existing roads. However, some work will cross private lots, such as the proposed improvements in the vicinity of Fowler High School.

5.2. Economic resources

The cost for the proposed project is approximately $55 million. Costs include construction, engineering, legal/administrative, and contingency. However, after careful evaluation of available alternatives, the proposed alternative was found to be the most cost-effective means of complying with the ACJ.

5.3. Energy resources

Energy resources will be consumed during construction as well as during the operation of the RTFs. Gasoline and diesel will be the primary fuels used during the construction phase, while electricity and natural gas will be used primarily in the operational phase.

Energy use during the operational phase is expected to be relatively low, given that the RTFs/FCFs will not operate or be staffed continuously. In addition, design and construction specifications for the RTFs are expected to take advantage of fuel-efficient technologies including high-efficiency motors, energy efficient lighting, among others.