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Throop Land Deal: Housing Over Hazardous Past?
11 Jul
Summary
- Businessmen acquired over 100 acres near a remediated Superfund site.
- Plans include housing and green space, explicitly rejecting data centers.
- Soil tests confirm safety, aiming to create a proud residential community.
Two Midvalley businessmen, Alfred Kriger Jr. and Jason Iyoob, have acquired over 100 acres of undeveloped land in Throop, Pennsylvania. This property, purchased for $505,000 on June 29, lies near the former Marjol Battery site, a federal Superfund location remediated by the EPA in 2010.
Pine Tree Properties LLC, the purchasing entity, plans to develop the land into a residential community. Their vision includes townhouses, single-family homes, green spaces, and walking trails, explicitly stating that data centers are not part of their proposal due to zoning restrictions and a desire to benefit the local area.
Thorough, independent soil testing has been performed across the property, including areas near the Marjol site, yielding reassuring results. The developers aim to transform the vacant land into a safe, high-quality residential community, preserving 20 to 30 acres of pine trees as green space.
The Marjol Battery site, operational from 1963 to 1982, was known for lead contamination. It underwent extensive remediation, with the EPA confirming its compliance status in a 2020 assessment. Developers are focused on ensuring their project's safety and enhancing the Throop area.
While a specific timeline is not yet set, development could potentially begin in late winter or early spring. The project aims to create a significant benefit for the surrounding community through new housing and recreational opportunities.
