OCCOQUAN, Va. – Expect to see the creation of a park in Occoquan at the site of the Fairfax County water treatment plant.
Situated on about an acre of land, the former site of the water plant at the western end of Occoquan will be transformed into an open park space for recreation.
“It would involve the removal of the existing water tanks and buildings – the old, decommissioned Fairfax Water Treatment plant,” said Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta.
Before construction of the park can begin, Prince William County, Fairfax Water and the Occoquan leaders need to finalize an MOA (Memorandum of Agreement), which is currently in the works.
“That MOA would outline the use of the leasing of the property, by Fairfax Water, and the operation of it as a park by the Town of Occoquan,” Porta said.
The idea to create a park on the site has been eyed as parkland for years, and Porta hopes that the town can push forward to make this park a reality.
“Hopefully the agreement will be signed in January, and I hope actually that the removal of the tanks and the buildings by Fairfax Water will start in the fall of 2013.”
As of right now, the MOA is likely going to be put in front of the Town Council for its final approval at their January meeting.
The park will not have any structures or extra amenities, and will serve as an open space for walkers, families, and other residents who want a place to relax on their next trip to Occoquan.
