SANTO DOMINGO – Prominent geologist Osiris de León has provided detailed clarifications regarding the nature of the Oakhouse project planned for La Cuaba, emphasizing its advanced industrial design rather than conventional waste management approaches. According to de León, the facility represents a fully enclosed industrial waste recovery plant specifically engineered to process and valorize diverse materials through controlled technological methods.
The project aims to transform materials including glass, plastics, paper, cardboard, metals, and organic waste into valuable resources, generating significant economic benefits while maintaining strict environmental safeguards. De León stressed that unlike traditional open-air landfills, all operations at Oakhouse will be conducted indoors, preventing exposure to rainwater and eliminating the generation of contaminated leachates that could potentially harm soil and aquatic systems.
De León further revealed that the initiative serves as a foundational step toward establishing a future industrial free zone dedicated to both local and regional development. This vision seeks to harmonize industrial activity with ecological preservation and community welfare.
The site selection process followed rigorous technical criteria, with the facility situated atop naturally impermeable basaltic volcanic rock formations that provide an additional layer of environmental protection. The project design incorporates comprehensive rainwater management systems, perimeter drainage infrastructure, and four permanent groundwater monitoring wells to ensure continuous oversight and operational transparency.
In his concluding remarks, de León characterized Oakhouse as a scientifically grounded, environmentally responsible project that welcomes ongoing supervision from both public stakeholders and institutional authorities.