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--- Document: 2015 Tilcon Presentation Document ---
Presentation to Borough of
Bloomingdale Council
Who is Tilcon?
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We are, and have been, part of the community since 1957.
We operate quarries, asphalt plants, and material recycling facilities
Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Warren, Sussex Counties
We produce construction materials
Aggregates – Crushed Stone
Asphalt and Recycled Asphalt
We pave New Jersey’s and New York’s roads
We have worked on some of the most iconic and prestigious projects in our region.
Tilcon is part of the Oldcastle Materials Group, the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates,
asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving services in the USA.
Bloomingdale “Pride Day”
Fire Department
Donations to Bloomingdale Youth Sports
Donated 10,000 tons of stone to fill in the
collapsed lane on I-287 after Hurricane Irene
Volunteered our manpower and equipment
to aid in storm/flood/snow situations
Donated material for local scout troops for
their various service projects
Host regular bus tours for schools, colleges,
scouts, and other organizations
We are part of Your Community
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What does Tilcon do?
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What does Tilcon do?
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What does Tilcon do?
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What does Tilcon do?
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George Washington
Bridge
Newark-Liberty
International
Airport
What does Tilcon do?
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Freedom Tower
Governor’s Island Redesign
Financial
Long Term, Sustainable source of revenue for the Borough
Positive Ratable
Future growth opportunity and increased land use value from reclamation
Opportunity
Supports construction oriented business
Local driveway and parking lot pavers
Home contractors
Landscapers
Business contractors
Homeowners
Employment
A quarry offers long term dependable jobs of all types and skills
Bloomingdale Quarry currently employs 45 people directly and many more indirectly through suppliers and
customers
Many of whom are residents of Bloomingdale and Passaic County
Benefits from Your Local Quarry
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Bloomingdale Quarry began in the 1800’s as a dimension stone quarry for
decorative and building stone under the name Pompton Pink Granite Company
The granite deposits are around 1 BILLION years old
The stone was prized for its unique coloring, coarse grain size, and structural
stability
Bloomingdale Quarry History
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Smithsonian Museum in DC
1957 - After mining all the pink granite, quarry was sold to
Passaic Crushed Stone.
Quarry was expanded by the Gallo family over three generations
Produced aggregate crushed stone and asphalt
2004 - Quarry was bought by Tilcon from Passaic Crushed
Stone
Bloomingdale Quarry History
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Tilcon will continue to work with the Borough of Bloomingdale to
secure the quarry’s ability to sustainably serve the needs of you,
the Borough, County, and State for generations to come.
Purchase of the Meer Property
180 Acre Parcel
35 acres will be deeded to the Borough for Affordable Housing consistent with
a Superior Court Order
Provides an increased buffer for future housing/commercial development
Long term, provide a desirable development opportunity
Working Together
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Tax Revenue
Tilcon will continue to pay significant tax revenue to the Borough
Positive Ratable
Taxes generated exceed the municipal costs necessary to support the new development
Land Donation for Affordable Housing Development (“AHD”)
A portion of the Meer tract will be cleared, prepped, and graded by Tilcon
Deeded back to Borough to meet AHD requirements mandated by Superior Court
Sale of the AHD land by Borough to a developer results significant financial gain
Minimal impact on Borough services
Increased growth opportunity
Benefits to Borough of Bloomingdale
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Meer Property
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Tilcon is bound and governed by local, state, and federal laws to meet a very
strict set of safety and environmental laws
All of the agencies listed above inspect the quarry operations at random several
times a year
As part of Oldcastle Materials Group, an industry leader, Tilcon is also held
internally to the highest ethical, moral, safety, and environmental standards
Regulatory Requirements
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Employee Safety and Well-being
Federal MSHA – Mine Safety and Health Administration
Federal OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
NJDOL - New Jersey Department of Labor
Blasting and Noise
NJDOL– Explosives and Noise
Borough of Bloomingdale – Annual Permitting
Borough of Pompton Lakes
Environmental Regulation
Federal EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
NJDEP – Department of Environmental Protection
Borough of Bloomingdale – Annual Permitting
Dust and Site Maintenance
Federal EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
NJDEP – Department of Environmental Protection
Borough of Bloomingdale – Annual Permitting
Borough of Pompton Lakes
Quarry Progression over the next 110 years
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Quarry Will Not be Visible to the Community
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Quarry Will Not be Visible to the Community
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Section B-B: Van Dam Ave
Section A-A: Union Ave
Quarry Will Not be Visible to the Community
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Van Dam Ave – View 2
Van Dam Ave – View 3
Tilcon is required by law to reclaim the property after mining
operations cease
Example of reclaimed quarries:
Future Site Uses – Reclamation
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Clifton Quarry (Before)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Clifton Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Certified Quarry (Before)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Certified Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Certified Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Certified Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (Before)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (After)
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Secaucus Junction – New Jersey Transit
Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (After)
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