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August 2, 2011
From the latest Construction Alert: more late shifts, plus a plan to begin deliveries at 6 am through the entire arena construction period
Atlantic Yards Report
Feeling like life is dull around the Atlantic Yards footprint, and things are a little too sleepy for your liking? Consider your prayers answered by the "angel sent from God."
According to the latest two-week Atlantic Yards Construction Update (below, dated August 1) and prepared by developer Forest City Ratner and issued by the Empire State Development, there exists significant potential for second- and third-shift work at around the project site.
Also, the main contractor, Hunt Construction, has requested a permit to allow for deliveries to the arena site beginning at 6 am, rather than at 7 am, though arena completion in fall 2012. The rationale?
This work allows for an additional hour of deliveries to take place outside the neighborhood peak traffic patterns and reduce congestion and interference with the local traffic. The permit response is expected to be received this period. If granted, the intention is to continue to permit deliveries during this timeframe through to completion of the Arena.
There's certainly a logic, from the construction standpoint, since it would speed work. However, given that trucks can be noisy, and have idled in the neighborhood before official delivery hours, such a change could lead to significant disruption in the lives of neighbors.
That plan was not disclosed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Posted by eric at August 2, 2011 1:28 PM