Phase I of Second Street Utility Tunnel Repair Project to Begin on/about April 14
As was discussed at the community meeting on January 16, the repairs to the utility tunnel under Second Street will consist of two efforts. The first phase of the work involves removing asbestos containing materials from the pipes inside the utility tunnel. As we noted then, these materials will be abated prior to our starting the second phase, which involves excavating the street and repairing the utility tunnel.
In January, the preliminary project planning for the asbestos abatement work was underway and the requirements for the project had not yet been identified. The AOC has since identified the need to erect a temporary shed over a grate in the northwest corner of Folger Park near Second Street to ensure the safety of those working in the utility tunnel. This temporary shed will be erected on or about April 14, 2008, and will be used for approximately eight weeks.
It is important to note that during this first phase of the project that, other than the temporary shed in Folger Park, we expect the work to have no impact on the neighborhood. No asbestos abatement work will be performed in the shed. It is strictly there to provide workers with controlled, secure access to/from the utility tunnel, and most importantly, provide them safety and shelter from the weather and from high temperatures inside the tunnels.
In answer to anticipated questions, we are providing the following information about Phase 1 of the project. More...
