November 13, 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 be completed by the middle of 2021.  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.

Overview:

• The key elements of the remediation work include excavation of MGP Site impacted soils and installation of bulkheads using heavy construction equipment.
• Preparation for these key remediation elements requires sheet pile installation to support excavations on site, as well as construction of bulkheads along the Gowanus Canal.
• There are established measures to reduce potential noise, vibration, and dust from the work including pre-drilling before sheet pile driving, installation of a noise mitigation wall, and the use of temporary enclosed fabric structures with air handling systems to control air emissions from the excavation work within the fabric structure.
• Air, noise, and vibration monitoring are conducted each day to ensure that the work is conducted in accordance with the requirements of NYSDEC, NYSDOH and NYC. 

On-going activities:

• Transportation of materials off-site for disposal and recycling
• Backfilling of Parcel 3 bulkhead tie back system
• Excavation of third phase of Parcel 1 soil remediation area
• Installation of Parcel 2 and 3 hydraulic relief system

Recently completed activities:

• Backfilling second phase of Parcel 1 soil remediation area
• Relocation of temporary membrane structure to third phase of Parcel 1 soil remediation area

Upcoming work activities:

• Installation of bracing within third phase of Parcel 1 soil remediation area

Community Air Monitoring Plan Summary

Continued community air monitoring.  For the period 11/05/20 through 11/11/20 there were no levels above the 15-minute Action Limit for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) or Particulate Matter (PM-10) [dust].  

Excavation of third phase of Parcel 1 soil remediation area.

Installation of Parcel 3 hydraulic relief system.