This removal action is a continuation of actions initiated in 2000 when chain link fencing was installed on the west bank of Allendale Pond to protect public health and limit access to contaminated sediments. Property owners abutting the Allendale Pond granted access and authorization to EPA for installation of the fencing. At that time, Allendale Dam had been breached for several years, which lowered the historic water level in Allendale Pond.
In 2002, Allendale Dam was replaced by the EPA Remedial Program under an EE/CA. The dam replacement also restored historic water levels in Allendale Pond, an increase of several feet in elevation. However, the restored water level caused the chain link fence to submerge in several areas. The current removal action proposes to relocate the fence to the existing, stable shoreline.
ERRS contractors will:
1. meet the OSC at the site for a site walk-through
2. mobilize appropriate equipment and personnel to the site
3. remove and dispose of the existing submerged fencing and hardware
4. install new chain link fence at the existing shoreline
5. survey the new fence line
The relocated fence line will be continue to restrict public access to contaminated sediments until a long term remedy is in place.
The EPA OSC conducted a site walk with the ERRS contractor on July 12, 2005. Clearing and grubbing will commence in the next two weeks.
