The city has been trying to find a use for 150 wooded acres it owns on either side of its border with Naugatuck for decades. Various proposals have faltered in large part due to steep and difficult terrain, making an approach from Waterbury’s South Main Street cost prohibitive. “It’s the biggest deal to hit Waterbury in a generation,” O’Leary said of the proposals. “This is a huge investment.” O’Leary said his selection committee extends beyond the usual cast of city staff and officials with legal, financial and development expertise. O’Leary said he has been able to bring in experts in construction and development with experience in challenging topography.
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