We are pleased that, after careful consideration, the special grand jury has found that the Cumberland Park Project does not constitute a public nuisance.   We appreciate the efforts of the jurors and the Hon. Colin Gibb to closely review all aspects of the project and to consult with many industry experts prior to arriving at their decision.
 
It is unfortunate that as a result of this petition that Giles County had to incur the expense of investigating a project that already has been reviewed and approved by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality—a project that fully meets EPA standards per Virginia regulations.
 
The Giles Cumberland Park Project is committed to safe engineering, clean water, sound building practices and creating a valuable structural fill project to benefit the citizens of Giles County. Thousands of tons of coal ash which otherwise would end up in a regional landfill will be recycled to create a building site that will benefit the community.

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The Giles Cumberland Park Project is a community development land improvement project designed to create a 7 -acre building site along Rt. 460 in Narrows, Va. The project will use structural fill material—a combination of compacted coal ash and soil—to create the foundation for the site. This material, along with protective berms, will raise the site above the 100-year flood plain.

The project is has been extensively engineered and is committed to clean and safe air, water, and land in Giles County and surrounding areas. We welcome your involvement, comments, and questions questions and will incorporate answers into our future facts and FAQs. Please sign up on the email updates form on the right to receive periodic updates about the project. Thank you for your interest.