EPA recognizes U.S. Finishing/ Cone Mills Superfund Site for Excellence in Site Reuse Award
GREENVILLE, S.C. (December 7, 2023)- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented its Excellence in Site Reuse Award to Cone Mills Acquisition Group (CMAG), a partnership between 13th Floor Investments, Warhaft Group and Atlas Capital Group, in recognition of their commitment and dedication for remediating the U.S Finishing/Cone Mills Superfund Site.
This award, in support of the Superfund Redevelopment Program, recognizes the accomplishments of a collaborative partnership between federal, state and private industry in returning the contaminated Superfund site into a long-term sustainable and productive reuse property.
“EPA is honored to recognize the hard work and essential partnerships needed to restore, redevelop, and reuse the contaminated Superfund site, said Caroline Freeman, EPA Region 4 Superfund and Emergency Management Division Director.” This partnership embodies the commitment of EPA and project partners to build a promising future for the community in the Southeast area.”
"Recognizing the challenges left behind by the mill's closure, Cone Mills Acquisition Group, alongside 13th Floor Investments, Warhaft Group, and Atlas Capital Group, embarked on a transformative journey, working collaboratively with EPA, DHEC, and Greenville County to not only remediate environmental issues but also revive this once-thriving part of the Upstate,” said David Resnick, Vice President at 13th Floor Investments, and Dean Warhaft, Principal of Warhaft Group. “As private developers engaged in a successful Public Private Partnership, we've bridged gaps between governmental entities, maximizing our potential to bring positive change. 'On the Trail' is not just a project; it's a commitment to fixing problems, creating a legacy we can be proud of in front of our children and ensuring a better world for generations to come."
The U.S. Finishing /Cone Mills site approximately three miles north of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The former site was a textile mill constructed in 1903, operated until 2003 when a fire destroyed the main plant. The total property is 260 acres.
Visit the EPA website for more information on Superfund Redevelopment.
Learn more about the 2023 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards.
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