Former Wolf Road Garage (Spill Response Program)
Site #8604528
New use for a busy intersection
Site Description
In 2008, a blighted piece of property in a highly visible section of Albany was redeveloped after being cleaned up under DEC's Spill Response Program. An automobile garage previously occupied this site, leaving behind contamination which discouraged developers from taking advantage of a location that is passed by thousands of cars every day.
Cleanup
When contamination was first discovered, over 3,600 gallons of gasoline were recovered from the site. In addition, a groundwater pumping system was installed to prevent pollutants from migrating offsite.
Site cleanup in progress
Reuse
Once the onsite contamination was addressed, a developer demolished the old gas station and installed a new coffee shop and restaurant. Now, instead of views of a run-down building, one of the busiest intersections in the Albany area offers residents a place to stop for coffee or a bite to eat.
