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July 2, 2007
Atlantic Yards Construction update
Weeks of July 2, 2007 — July 9, 2007
Here's the latest from the Empire State Development Corporation, which has recently dubbed all those who are interested in what's happening with Bruce Ratner's Atlantic Yards plan, "the Atlantic Yards Community:"
In an effort to keep the Atlantic Yards Community aware of upcoming construction activities, ESD and Forest City Ratner are providing the following outline of anticipated upcoming construction activities.
Please note: the scope and nature of activities are subject to change based upon field conditions.
Long Island Rail Road/Vanderbilt Yard Work
- North sidewalk & north parking lane closed on Pacific Street between Carlton & Vanderbilt Avenues.
- Support of Excavation (SOE) contractor mobilized drill rig(s).
- Drill SOE mid-block piles.
- Install test pile for temporary train trestle foundation piles.
- Test pits in block 1119 to locate LIRR electrical cable.
- SOE piles at northeast & southeast portion of block 1121.
- Foundation piles for cable bridge in block 1120.
Abatement and Demolition Work
All work described below will comply with the additional oversight and protocols by the Department of Buildings (DOB) that were established on April 30th.
- The installation of scaffolding and netting on the Pacific and Dean Street facades at 800 Pacific Street (block 1129, lot 25) has been completed. On Monday, July 2, 2007, the double-shift abatement and emergency demolition work will begin on the parapets. This combination of work is anticipated to last approximately six weeks.
- All of the protective measures requested by the DOB have been installed, with the exception of 546 Vanderbilt, where the sidewalk bridge will be erected in this two week period.
- Preparation for resuming abatement and demolition activities will be underway
Posted by lumi at July 2, 2007 10:13 AM