After nearly 20 years of providing public information to stakeholders interested in chemical weapons destruction at the Pueblo plant, the outreach office in downtown Pueblo will close this month as the project transitions to closure.
“The importance of keeping the public informed of our progress and engaged in our mission cannot be overstated,” said Walton Levi, site project manager, Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP). “We will continue to provide ways for the public to stay involved and for us to share our closure story.”
Interested stakeholders in the communities surrounding PCAPP have been actively involved in the project since its inception. While demilitarization project information will remain available, the Pueblo Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office, the project’s public face at 104 W. B St. in downtown Pueblo, will close its doors Nov. 17. Outreach office staff will continue to be available via email at PuebloOutreach@iem.com and telephone at (719) 549-4959 through the plant’s closure phase.
“The PCAPP outreach office has been an important part of the Pueblo community for many years,” said Irene Kornelly, chair, Colorado Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission (CAC). “While the downtown office is closing, public involvement will continue. A special thank-you to everyone who has stayed involved with the PCAPP project for the last 20 years as you are true citizen heroes.”
The public can stay informed and involved by attending virtual meetings of the CAC or visiting one of three PCAPP information repositories: the Boone Town Hall and McHarg Park Community Center in Avondale and the Rawlings Library in Pueblo. Individuals also can stay informed of the latest PCAPP news and updates by following the PEO ACWA website, https://www.peoacwa.army.mil, and Facebook, X and Instagram social media platforms.