Thursday, April 19, 2012
The change takes effect during the city's Earth Day celebration on Saturday.
The Alexandria Sanitation Authority formally will become Alexandria Renew Enterprises on Saturday, during the city’s Earth Day celebration at Ben Brenman Park. ASA cleans wastewater for nearly 350,000 people in the City of Alexandria and part of Fairfax County. Its goal when it began operating in 1956 was to “afford a nuisance-free effluent discharge” into Hunting Creek and the Potomac River. Since then, the group said its mission has changed “to reflect greater public concerns regarding the environment, energy use, the region’s eco-system and natural resources—particularly clean water.” ARE’s core mission will continue to be cleaning water to meet federal and state standards, but also to renew natural resources and make them available to …
Monday, October 17, 2011
Roof of new wastewater tank will house playing field operated by the city.
The Alexandria Sanitation Authority wastewater tank facility with an athletic field roof received final approval Saturday and high praise from members of the Alexandria City Council. The project includes the construction of a large wastewater tank partially underground on Hooffs Run Drive just west of the current ASA facilities. ASA will then construct a lighted athletic field on top of the tank that will be operated and maintained by the city. “I think this is a project that will win awards,” Councilman Rob Krupicka said. “I think it really is an exceptional collaboration between ASA and the city. I think you all should be really excited about it.” Several members of Council said the project has the potential to be a real landmark in the …
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Roof to house playing field operated by the city.
Updated 12:35 p.m. Thursday — The Alexandria Sanitation Authority released a statement Thursday afternoon about the Planning Commission's approval of the wastewater tank proposal that includes an athletic field on top. ASA General Manager Karen Pallansch said the following: “This is a very exciting time for ASA. The Alexandria Planning Commission is to be commended for its decision. With this design, ASA will be able to continue to meet stringent environmental standards that protect the health of our watershed as Alexandria grows. ASA will also be able to benefit the community with a new athletic field, green space and a walking or pedestrian trail in an area that has largely been used as a landfill.” ———— The Alexandria Planning …
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Linda Lyons
7:48 am on Friday, April 20, 2012
You really do have to laugh. Now no one will know who they are or what they do. What is it going to cost to change the signs and stationary? more ›