Development
Plans
Progress
Major tasks accomplished
From 1992 to Present: In
preparation for the restoration and construction phase of this
effort Renewable Resources Inc. has been actively working on many
fronts to complete the necessary historical, engineering, architectural,
environmental, hydroelectric energy, and related federal, state
and town permit and approval documentation. There have been some
periods of unavoidable delay, such as the 2 year period from 2002-2004
when the reconstruction of the bridge over the Pawcatuck River
at Potter Hill prevented access to the mill complex.
Examples of some of the major tasks accomplished
during this period are provided below:
- Engineering & Surveys: conducted
forensic engineering building surveys, completed wetland, topographic
and property boundary surveys, & conducted preliminary septic
system engineering analysis
- Environmental Sampling & Reports:
completed Phase 1, Phase 2 and Site Investigative Report (SIR)
environmental tests & reports
- Site Debris Removal: completed
requested removal of shoreline and inland debris
- Security Fence: completed
installation and repairs to greater than 1200 feet of perimeter
security fencing
- Architectural Analysis & Designs: prepared
preliminary engineering and architectural designs for the restoration
of this complex.
- Historic Research
and Applications: conducted historic building and site
research and prepared historic register and historic tax credit
applications
- Hydroelectric Engineering
and Applications: prepared preliminary hydroelectric
drawings and engineering estimates; prepared and submitted
preliminary hydroelectric plans and permit application; awarded
preliminary permit by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC)
- Westerly Town Co-ordination: presented
preliminary architectural concept plans to the Westerly Town
Manager, Planner, Solicitor, and Planning Board; discussed zoning
issues with Town Zoning Official to obtain town zoning position,
signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Town of Westerly
(Nov 2006) to erect perimeter security fencing, submitted environmental
Site Investigation Report (SIR), briefed Westerly Planning Board,
and cleaned up shoreline and NW property debris, and completed
all MOA commitments.
- State of Rhode
Island Co-ordination: presented preliminary architectural
concepts and economic objectives to RI EDC personnel; Participated
in RI Innovation Factory event, participated in RI Historic
Tax Credit workshop; discussed RI Governor’s Hydroelectric
and Renewable Energy Initiatives with energy staff; presented
development plans and needs to RI Senators; coordinated with
RIDEM on environmental testing and fish passage issues related
to the hydroelectric project.
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Architectural
Renderings
Mill village design, site plan and renderings by the award-winning architectural
team
Newport Collaborative Architects
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Architectural Plans
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Development
Schedules
Potter Hill Mill Village Project
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Potter Hill Textile Mill and River Life Museum Project
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