Site Update Reports for the Year 2014-2017
March 7th, 2017
National Grid and its contractors are continuing to conduct work at the former Citizens Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site under direction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The NYSDEC-approved Supplemental Design Investigation (see Key Documents tab)is completed, and the data is being reviewed and evaluated. The SDI data evaluation will be used to complete the remedial design for the Site.
The test pile program (part of the SDI) is complete and the contractor is demobilized from the site. The Community Air Monitoring Program (CAMP) and a vibration monitoring program were conducted during the test pile program, and there were no CAMP or vibration monitoring exceedances.
National Grid remains committed to keeping the community informed of our activities at the former Citizens MGP site and we appreciate your patience and cooperation.
For more information on the activities mentioned above, the SDI WP in general, or if you would like to be added to our email distribution list, please leave a message on our hotline at (718) 982-7349, email us at info@citizensmgpsite.com or visit our website at www.citizensmgpsite.com for future updates.
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February 1st, 2016
National Grid and its contractors are conducting additional investigation work at the former Citizens Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site. The additional investigation is described in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation-approved Supplemental Design Investigation Work Plan (SDI WP, see Key Documents tab). The SDI is necessary to complete the remedial design.
The test pile program (part of the SDI) is underway at the Site. The program includes the installation and testing of two steel piles on the site near the canal. The data collected will be used to help complete the remedial design. Based on the scope of the work and the proximity of the work area to the canal, noise and vibration is not expected to be an issue. The Community Air Monitoring Program (CAMP) and a vibration monitoring program will be conducted during the test pile program.
The test pile program contractor has completed the installation of the two piles, and testing is planned to begin this week. There are about three weeks of work remaining in the program. To date, there have been no CAMP or vibration monitoring exceedances.
National Grid remains committed to keeping the community informed of our activities at the former Citizens MGP site and we appreciate your patience and cooperation.
For more information on the activities mentioned above, the SDI WP in general, or if you would like to be added to our email distribution list, please leave a message on our hotline at (718) 403-2084, email us at info@citizensmgpsite.com or visit our website at www.citizensmgpsite.com for future updates.
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January 11th, 2016
National Grid and its contractors are conducting additional investigation work at the former Citizens Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site. The additional investigation is described in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation-approved Supplemental Design Investigation Work Plan (SDI WP, see Key Documents tab). The SDI is necessary to complete the remedial design.
Upcoming work includes a test pile program, which generally involves the installation and testing of two steel piles on the site near the canal. The data collected will be used to help complete the remedial design. Based on the scope of the work and the proximity of the work area to the canal, noise and vibration is not expected to be an issue. The Community Air Monitoring Program (CAMP) and a vibration monitoring program will be conducted during the test pile program. The test pile program contractor is mobilizing to the site the week of January 11th, 2016, and the field work is anticipated to last about five weeks.
National Grid remains committed to keeping the community informed of our activities at the former Citizens MGP site and we appreciate your patience and cooperation.
For more information on the activities mentioned above, the SDI WP in general, or if you would like to be added to our email distribution list, please leave a message on our hotline at (718) 403-2084, email us at info@citizensmgpsite.com or visit our website at www.citizensmgpsite.com for future updates.
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March 13, 2014
National Grid and its contractors are now performing the pilot study activities at the former Citizens Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) – also known as Public Place. The site is bound by Smith, Huntington and Fifth Streets and the Gowanus Canal.
Pilot study work, including timber pile extraction and sheet pile driving along the Gowanus Canal and on the surrounding land, is scheduled to begin the last week of February, weather permitting. We anticipate the duration of this project to be approximately five weeks. During this time, you may experience noise and vibrations associated with pilot study activities. We will be monitoring and evaluating air, noise, and vibration during this process.
The testing conducted during the pilot study will be used to design a remedy that delivers a safe and successful cleanup while limiting disruption to the community and achieving a long-term solution. Information gained during the Citizens pilot study will also be used for remediation efforts at the former Metropolitan and Fulton MGP sites.
National Grid is committed to keeping the community informed of our activities during the construction period. We will continue to post updates on our website (www.citizensmgpsite.com) and distribute updates via email.
For more information on the activities mentioned above, the pilot study in general, or if you would like to be added to our distribution list, please leave a message on our hotline at (718) 403-2084 or email us at info@citizensmgpsite.com.
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February 24, 2014
National Grid and its contractors are now performing the pilot study activities at the former Citizens Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) – also known as Public Place. The site is bound by Smith, Huntington and Fifth Streets and the Gowanus Canal.
Pilot study work, including timber pile extraction and sheet pile driving along the Gowanus Canal and on the surrounding land, is scheduled to begin the last week of February, weather permitting. We anticipate the duration of this project to be approximately five weeks. During this time, you may experience noise and vibrations associated with pilot study activities. We will be monitoring and evaluating air, noise, and vibration during this process.
The testing conducted during the pilot study will be used to design a remedy that delivers a safe and successful cleanup while limiting disruption to the community and achieving a long-term solution. Information gained during the Citizens pilot study will also be used for remediation efforts at the former Metropolitan and Fulton MGP sites.
National Grid is committed to keeping the community informed of our activities during the construction period. We will continue to post updates on our website (www.citizensmgpsite.com) and distribute updates via email.
For more information on the activities mentioned above, the pilot study in general, or if you would like to be added to our distribution list, please leave a message on our hotline at (718) 403-2084 or email us at info@citizensmgpsite.com.
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February 10, 2014
National Grid is now ready to proceed with work on the pilot study at the former Citizens Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) site, also known as Public Place. We have started active construction, which we anticipate will continue for approximately two months. In addition, weekend work is scheduled for mid-February. Weekend work will not include sheet pile driving. The construction site is bound by Smith, Huntington and Fifth Streets, and the Gowanus Canal.
Key activities during the pilot study will include:
The testing conducted during the pilot study will be used to design a remedy that delivers a safe and successful cleanup while limiting disruption to the community and achieving a long-term solution. Information gained during the Citizens pilot study will also be used for remediation efforts at the former Metropolitan and Fulton MGP sites.
National Grid is committed to keeping the community informed of our activities during the construction period. We will be posting updates on this website and distributing updates via email.
For more information on this project or if you would like to be added to our distribution list, please leave a message on our hotline at (718) 403-2084 or email us at info@citizensmgpsite.com. info@citizensmgpsite.com.
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February 3, 2014
National Grid is now ready to proceed with work on the pilot study at the former Citizen’s MGP site. We have started active construction, which we anticipate will continue for approximately two months. The construction site is bound by Smith, Huntington and Fifth Streets, and the Gowanus Canal.
Key activities during the pilot study will include:
The testing conducted during the pilot study will be used to design a remedy that delivers a safe and successful cleanup while limiting disruption to the community and achieving a long-term solution. Information gained during the Citizen’s pilot study will also be used for remediation efforts at the former Metropolitan and Fulton MGP sites.
National Grid is committed to keeping the community informed of our activities during the construction period. We will be posting updates on our website (www.citizensmgpsite.com) and distributing updates via email.
For more information on this project or if you would like to be added to our distribution list, please leave a message on our hotline at (718) 403-2084 or email us at info@citizensmgpsite.com.
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