© August 30, 2007
DUCK
Another investigation looking for unexploded ordnance will be conducted next month on land adjacent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the corps.
A recurring review last August revealed that wind and erosion had exposed metal objects on 25 acres by the research pier, the site of a former Navy bombing and rocket target range from 1941 to 1965.
Between 1996 and 2000, the corps removed hundreds of pieces of unexploded bombs, rockets and missiles from the 176-acre site. Less-powerful practice charges were typically used at the range, rather than high explosives. But the public was warned not to touch any suspicious item.
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The land that will be re investigated adjoins Duck Road, although it is in a restricted area not open to the public.
The surface sweep to look for any hazardous items will start Sept. 10 and is expected to be completed by Sept. 28. Periodic road closures that may be required will be coordinated with the local police, the statement said.
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