January 31, 2020

National Grid’s contractor, Creamer Environmental, is implementing remedial actions at the Citizens former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site to address MGP Site related impacts in accordance with the NY State DEC approved design.  Mobilization began on July 10, 2019 and the remedial activities are expected to take about 2 years to complete.  The cleanup activities are being performed with oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  Community air monitoring and vibration monitoring are being conducted during this project.

On-going activities:

• Transportation of materials off-site for disposal and recycling
• Pre-drilling the sheeting alignment for the Parcel 1 soil remediation area
• Selective demolition of the Parcel 2 bulkhead
• Excavation of Parcel 3 soil remediation area

Recently completed activities:

• Installation of the tent structure for the Parcel 3 soil remediation area
• Water treatment system equipment installation

Upcoming work activities:

• Mobilization of barge and installation of Parcel 2 bulkhead

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continuous community air monitoring is on-going.  For the period 01/23/20 through 01/29/20 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].   

Excavation of the Parcel 3 soil remediation area.

Selective demolition of Parcel 2 bulkhead.