[CPEO-MEF] Richmond's plan to build coastal community threatened by risk of ch

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Richmond's plan to build coastal community threatened by risk of chemical
accident
                                                               
ASSOCIATED PRESS 

November 13, 2000 

RICHMOND - Richmond officials claim the Navy has told them the risk of
toxic accidents is significant at Point Molate, an area where the city had
hoped to build an upscale housing community. 

Navy officials wouldn't comment on the environmental report regarding the
former military fuel depot until it is released in December, but members of
the Point Molate Restoration Advisory Board say they've been told the draft
recommends finding an alternative other than housing for the area. 

The city had high hopes for housing for Point Molate, but  may have to
settle for other developments if the Navy's environmental assessment deems
the region at risk because of its proximity to Chevron's Richmond refinery
and General Chemical Company.

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