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May 13, 2006 Update 5/15/2006
During the weeks of May 15th and May 22nd, WRS will remobilize and conduct restoration work. Areas eroded from surface water runoff and areas where grass seed has not produced growth will be addressed. Most of the Arbors' common surface areas along the asphalt walkway will be raked followed by an application of grass seed, fertilizer and chaff. To alleviate a small area of ponding, a shallow swale will be put in and then sodded. Due to the surface erosion, the two small ponds on 51 Hillandale Road will have sand removed. Two dead trees will be replaced. Attention on 55 Hillandle Road will also see the property raked, grass seed/fertilizer and chaff applied.
March 31, 2006 Update 4/4/2006
During the week of March 27th, the cleanup contractor continued to concentrate their efforts on restoring the 55 Hillandale property. Two more loads of topsoil were delivered and stockpiled for later use. Shrubbery removed during the excavations was replaced along the property boundaries at the rear and southern side. A section of silt fencing was installed at the roadside edge. An additional trailer load of supplies and materials amassed over the course of the removal action was returned to storage.
March 24, 2006 Update 3/29/2006
During the week of March 20th, the cleanup contractor continued to concentrate their efforts on restoring the 55 Hillandale property. A small dozer continued grading the property to original elevations. A trailer load of supplies and materials amassed over the course of the removal action was returned to storage. Seven piezometers or micro-wells were installed on the 55 Hillandale Road property. These piezometers will be utilized to monitor groundwater quality on a quarterly basis for at least the next year.
March 17, 2006 Update 3/21/2006
During the week, the cleanup contractor concentrated their efforts on restoring the 55 Hillandale property. A survey was conducted and grade stakes installed to establish original elevations. Topsoil was then spread to the original elevations. The temporary fencing was taken down on Wednesday. Accumulated materials and supplies were organized and will be returned to off-site storage facilities.
March 10, 2006 Update 3/14/2006
During the week, the cleanup contractor concentrated their efforts on restoring the property around pond #4. Topsoil was spread and grass seed and fertilizer applied prior to the area being covered with hay. At 55 Hillandale Road, a chain link fence that was removed last May, at the boundary between with the Arbors, was reestablished. Additional loads of topsoil were delivered and stockpiled. The clutter of materials and supplies accumulated over the past ten months is being organized and will be either discarded or returned to off-site storage facilities in preparation for the temporary fencing being taken down.
March 3, 2006 Update 3/8/2006
Removal of sediments from pond #4 was completed. For the week, 118 one-cubic yard boxes were filled, for a total of 648. Six additional trucks were loaded for off-site disposal, for a total of 22. Since it services are no longer required, the medium sized excavator was demobilized. Restoration of the area surrounding the pond as well as impacted areas from the operations were initiated.
February 24, 2006 Update 3/1/2006
Removal of sediments from pond #4 continued. Sediments are being placed into one-cubic yard boxes and then staged in the front yard until box trailers can be arranged for their pickup for off-site disposal. For the week, 301 one-cubic yard boxes were filled for a total of 430. Eleven trucks were loaded-out bringing the total number of truck loads to 16.
February 17, 2006 Update 2/22/2006
Removal of sediments from pond #4 was iniated on Tuesday. Sediments are being placed into one-cubic yard boxes and then staged in the front yard until box trailers can be arranged for their pickup for off-site disposal. Thru Friday, a total of 129 boxes were filled and five trucks loaded for off-site disposal.
February 10, 2006 Update 2/14/2006
Removal of sediments from pond #3 was completed. A total of 60 one-cubic yard boxes were filled and brought to the Site for staging. Transportation and disposal of these boxes are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th. The impacted area around pond #3 was restored as was the pathway leading into this area. Final restoration of this area will occur in the spring. Site operations were moved to pond #4 where preparations were completed with removal of sediments expected to begin on Tuesday, February 14th. Similar to the operations at pond #3, sediments will be placed into one-cubic yard boxes and then staged in the front yard until box trailers can be arranged for their pickup for off-site disposal. It is expected, that two trucks will be loaded each day until this component of the removal is completed.
February 3, 2006 Update 2/7/2006
Site operations continued to be focused on removing sediments from pond #3. A mini-excavator is being utilized for excavating the sediments and for placing the sediments into lined one-cubic yard boxes. After the boxes are filled, they’re secured by metal bands and then brought to the 55 Hillandale property by a skid steer where they’re staged pending transportation and disposal. In addition to work in pond #3, topsoil continues to be delivered and stockpiled.
January 27, 2006 Update 1/31/2006
Site operations continued to be focused on stabilizing the muddy conditions within the property boundaries at 55 Hillandale Road. In addition, removal of sediments from pond #3 resumed. A mini-excavator is being used to remove the sediments and placing them into plastic lined one-cubic yard boxes. After the boxes are filled and secured with metal banding, they’re being brought to 55 Hillandale pending transportation and disposal arrangements.
January 20, 2006 Update 1/24/2006
Site operations continued to be focused on stabilizing the muddy condtions within the property boundaries at 55 Hillandale Road. On Monday, January 13th, all drums that contained the previously generated empty mercury containers, from the cesspool and abandoned well, were picked-up and tranported to a recycling/disposal facility. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.4 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm.
January 13, 2006 Update 1/16/2006
Site operations resumed on Tuesday, January 10th. During the week, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, focused their attention on stabilizing mud within the property boundaries at 55 Hillandale Road. Hazardous waste profiles were completed and disposal arrangements finalized for drums containing empty mercury containers. The empty mercury containers were extricated from the cesspool at the front of the property as well as from the abandoned well on the Site. One last load of mercury contaminated soil was shipped for off-site disposal on Thursday. This one load brings the totals to 373 loads and approximately 9,350 tons. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.4 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm.
December 16, 2005 Update 12/21/2005
During the week of December 12th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation and backfilling operations in the front and sideyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Twenty-six trucks were loaded which brings the total to date to 384 or, approximately 9,600 tons. Clean fill continued to be delivered and areas of excavations filled. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.4 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm.
December 09, 2005 Update 12/13/2005
Due to an injury sustained while playing basketball and resulting recuperative period during the week of December 5th, no update was provided for the week of November 28th. This update will cover both the weeks of November 28th and December 5th. During the week of November 28th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation and backfilling operations in the front and sideyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Fourteen trucks were loaded which brings the total to date to 358 or, approximately 8,200 tons. In addition, Clean Harbors continued vacuum operations on pond #3. During the week of December 5th, no load-outs occurred. Clean fill was delivered and areas of excavations filled. Clean Harbors continued vacuum operations on pond #3. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.4 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm. The onset of winter and a forecast that it will continue has resulted in the discontinuing of vacuum operations until sometime in spring.
November 25, 2005 Update 11/29/2005
During the week of November 14th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation and backfilling operations in the front and sideyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Twenty trucks were loaded which brings the total to date to 344 or, approximately 7,900 tons. The foundation walls and floor were broken in manageable pieces with a hydraulic hammer and have been removed. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.4 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm. Clean Harbors continued with their contracted work. Sediments from the front pond at 51 Hillandale Road were vacuumed and post vacuuming sampling results were achieved. A sound barrier was constructed that will be used to buffer the noise that will be generated by the vacuum truck when its setup on Hillandale Road. Flagmen will be assigned to control traffic during the vacuuming operations.
November 11, 2005 Update 11/14/2005
During the week of November 7th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation and backfilling operations in the front and backyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Twenty-five trucks were loaded which brings the total to date to 324 or, approximately 7,400 tons. In addition, the foundation walls and floor were broken in manageable pieces with a hydraulic hammer. The suspected former well was accessed and only one drum, i.e., 35, of empty metal containers were retrieved. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.4 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm. Clean Harbors mobilized on Monday and initiated their contracted work. The underground pipe associated with the storm management system that links the ponds on 51 Hillandale Road was cleaned in preparation to videotaping. A blockage, approximately at the midway point, resulted in much longer effort. The rear pond was vacuumed with the front pond scheduled for vacuuming on Monday, November 14th. A sound barrier was constructed that will be used to buffer the noise that will be generated by the vacuum truck when its setup on Hillandale Road. The EPA’s Environmental Response Team and their contractor were on site Wednesday to collect a round of overburden and shallow bedrock groundwater samples.
November 04, 2005 Update 11/7/2005
During the week of October 31st, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation and backfilling operations in the backyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Forty-seven trucks were loaded which brings the total to date to 299 or, approximately 6,800 tons. An additional 100 empty metal containers were removed from the former septic tank (cesspool) and placed into drums for off-site disposal, bringing the total to more than 250. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.4 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm.
October 28, 2005 Update 11/1/2005
During the week of October 24th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, resumed excavation and backfilling operations in the backyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Due to the heavy rainfall on Tuesday, no load-outs or delivery of fill occurred. During those two days, load-outs of demo debris continued and access gained access into a former septic tank on the front portion of the property. More than 150 empty metal containers were removed from the former septic tank and placed into drums for off-site disposal. Twenty trucks were loaded which brings the total to date to 252 or, approximately 5,750 tons. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.4 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm.
October 21, 2005 Update 10/24/2005
During the week of October 17th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, resumed excavation and backfilling operations in the backyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Twenty-six trucks were loaded that brings the total to date to 232 or, approximately 5,300 tons. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.5 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm. A final inspection was conducted and demolition of the 55 Hillandale residence occurred on Wednesday.
October 14, 2005 Update 10/17/2005
During the week of October 10th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation and backfilling operations in the backyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Due to the rainy reporting period only twelve trailers were loaded that brings the total to date to 206 or, approximately 4,700 tons. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.5 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm. Final prepartions were completed for demolishing the house.
October 07, 2005 Update 10/11/2005
During the week of October 03rd, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation and backfilling operations in the backyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Thirty trailers were loaded that brings the total to date to 194 or, approximately 4,400 tons. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.6 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm.
September 30, 2005 Update 10/3/2005
During the week of September 26th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation and backfilling operations in the backyard of 55 Hillandale Road. Thirty-three trailers were loaded that brings the total to date to 164 or, approximately 3,100 tons. Post excavation sampling results, to date, indicate that the average concentration of mercury is 1.6 parts per million(ppm), well below the cleanup goal of 10 ppm.
September 23, 2005 Update 9/26/2005
During the week of September 19th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, continued excavation operations in the backyard of 55 Hillandale Road and continued backfilling of the excavated areas in the Arbors area. Fifteen dump trailers were loaded that brings the total to date to 131 or, approximately 2,600 tons. The office trailer was repositioned at the rear of the work site along with the generator. By doing so, the backyard is fully accessible for excavation and loading-out trucks.
September 16, 2005 Update 9/20/2005
During the week of September 12th, the ERRS contractor, Westinghouse Remediation Services, completed excavation activities in the Arbor’s area and began backfilling. Twenty-five dump trailers were loaded that brings the total to date to 116 or, approximately 2,200 tons. A new transportation and disposal bid for contaminated soil was solicited and a subcontract was awarded to a different vendor. The new subcontract calls for a minimum of fifteen dump trailers per day which will expedite the schedule for removing contaminated soil from the backyard of 55 Hillandale Road. A new vendor for “clean” backfill was located and samples from the source were collected with results due on Tuesday, September 20th.
September 09, 2005 Update 9/12/2005
During the week of September 5th, field activities resumed on Wednesday after the Labor Holiday Weekend. The ERRS contractor continued to concentrate site operations on the Arbor’s area. Excavation and removal of contaminated soil continued with 14 dump trailers being loaded which brings the total to date to 91 or, approximately 1,800 tons. The desired rate of load-outs is being hampered by the lack of trucks. Pending acceptable results from post excavation samples, excavation within the Arbors was completed. The results from samples collected from potential source areas for “clean” backfill were unacceptable and other sources are being sought.
September 02, 2005 Update 9/2/2005
During the week of August 29th, field activities continued to be concentrated on the Arbor’s area. Excavation and removal of contaminated soil continued with 16 dump trailers being loaded which brings the total to date to 77 or, approximately 1,450 tons. The desired rate of load-outs is being hampered by the lack of trucks. The temporary fence was repositioned so that most of the Arbors area is now open, including the walkway.
August 26, 2005 Update 8/30/2005
During the week of August 22nd, field activities continued to be concentrated on the Arbors' area. Clean topsoil was delivered, stockpiled and spread over those areas deemed clean through post excavation sampling. After the topsoil is spread, the area is seeded, fertilized and covered with straw. Acceptance was received from the landfill in Pennsylvania to accept more contaminated soil and load-outs resumed. 15 trucks were loaded which brings the total to date to 61 or, approximately 1,150 tons. All remaining drums that being stored within the Village shed were removed and disposed of during the week.
August 19, 2005 Update 8/19/2005
During the week of August 15th, field activities continued to be concentrated on the Arbor’s area. Clean topsoil was delivered, stockpiled and spread over those areas deemed clean through post excavation sampling. After the topsoil is spread, the area is seeded, fertilized and covered with straw. A portable decontamination pad was installed that will be used to prevent migration off-site of contaminated soil from the load-out of dump trailers. Once acceptance is granted from the landfill in Pennsylvania to accept more contaminated soil, load-outs will resume. To date, a total of 888 one-cubic yard boxes have been filled and shipped off-site for disposal in 45 truck loads. On Friday morning a yellow-green tracer dye was added to the overburden groundwater that was encountered on the Arbors. By tracking the tracer dye, we’ll gain a better understanding of the flow patterns.
August 12, 2005 Update 8/17/2005
During the week of August 8th, field activities continued to be concentrated on the Arbor’s area. Clean topsoil was delivered, stockpiled and spread over those areas deemed clean through post excavation sampling. The asphalt walkway was reestablished over a compact shoulder stone base. The western section requires more contaminated soil to be removed. The lenses of gray colored soil continue to be followed and storm water basins encountered will be removed and replaced once the contaminated soil is removed. Sixty-six of the 72 grid areas were cleared, i.e., post excavation sampling results lower than the established cleanup level of 10 parts per million (ppm). The average concentration of mercury in the post excavation samples is 1.7 ppm. To date, a total of 888 one-cubic yard boxes have been filled and shipped off-site for disposal in 45 truck loads.
August 05, 2005 Update 8/9/2005
During the week of August 1st, field activities continued to be concentrated on the Arbor’s area. Clean topsoil was delivered, stockpiled and spread over those areas deemed clean through post excavation sampling. These areas are located on the eastern section of the Arbors. The western section requires more contaminated soil to be removed. The lenses of gray colored soil continue to be followed and storm water basins encountered will be removed and replaced once the contaminated soil is removed. Sixty-six of the 72 grid areas were cleared, i.e., post excavation sampling results lower than the established cleanup level of 10 parts per million (ppm). The average concentration of mercury in the post excavation samples is 1.7 ppm. During the week, 142 one-cubic yard boxes were filled which brings the total to 888. Five truck loads were shipped for off-site disposal which brings the total to 45.
July 29, 2005 Update 8/3/2005
During the week of July 25th, field activities continued to be concentrated on the Arbor’s area. Clean topsoil was delivered, stockpiled and spread over those areas deemed clean through post excavation sampling. These areas are located on the eastern section of the Arbors. The western section requires more contaminated soil to be removed. The lenses of gray colored soil continue to be followed and storm water basins encountered will be removed and replaced once the contaminated soil is removed. Sixty-six of the 72 grid areas were cleared, i.e., post excavation sampling results lower than the established cleanup level of 10 parts per million (ppm). The average concentration of mercury in the post excavation samples is 1.7 ppm. During the week, 56 one-cubic yard boxes were filled which brings the total to 746. Four truck loads were shipped for off-site disposal which brings the total to 40. A 10,000 gallon portable water tank was delivered on Wednesday that will be used to collect encountered surface/groundwater.
July 22, 2005 Update 7/26/2005
During the week of July 18th, field activities continued to be concentrated on removing soil from the Arbor’s area. Sixty-six of the 72 grid areas were cleared, i.e., post excavation sampling results lower than the established cleanup level of 10 parts per million (ppm). The average concentration of mercury in the post excavation samples is 1.7 ppm. During the week, 37 one-cubic yard boxes were filled which brings the total to 690. Three truck loads were shipped for off-site disposal which brings the total to 36. Additional excavations will be undertaken at the nine grid areas that exceed the established cleanup level. On Friday, backfill was delivered and placed into grid areas where sampling results indicated that the cleanup level had been attained. The backfill was brought up to an elevation 18 inches from the surface. Topsoil will then be used to bring the excavated areas to grade.
July 15, 2005 Update 7/18/2005
During the week of July 11th, field activities continued to be concentrated on removing soil from the Arbor’s area. Fifty-six of 65 grid areas were cleared, i.e., post excavation sampling results lower than the established cleanup level of 10 parts per million (ppm). The average concentration of mercury in the post excavation samples is 1.66 ppm. During the week, 150 one-cubic yard boxes were filled which brings the total to 653. Nine truck loads were shipped for off-site disposal which brings the total to 33. Additional excavations will be undertaken at the nine grid areas that exceed the established cleanup level.
July 8, 2005 Update 7/8/2005
During the week of July 4th, field activities resumed on Wednesday and were concentrated on removing soil from the Arbor’s area. Forty-four of 51 grid areas were cleared, i.e., post excavation sampling results lower than the established cleanup level of 10 parts per million (ppm). The average concentration of mercury in the post excavation samples is 1.7 ppm. One hundred cubic yard boxes were filled which brings the total to 503. Four truck loads were shipped for off-site disposal which brings the total to 24. Additional excavations will be undertaken at the seven grid areas that exceed the established cleanup level.
July 27, 2005 Update 7/5/2005
During the week of June 27th, field activities continued to concentrate on removing soil from the Arbor’s area. All areas delineated for removal have been addressed and post excavation sampling results indicating that further excavation is warranted within four areas. The other areas have been successfully cleaned to below the cleanup goal of 10 parts per million (ppm). From Monday thru Thursday, 142 one-cubic yard boxes were filled, bringing the total to date to 403. Also thru Thursday, 13 box trailers delivered their cargo at the landfill in Pennsylvania, bringing the total to twenty. Site operations were concluded at noon of Friday and will resume next Wednesday, July 6th, following the July Fourth holiday.
June 24, 2005 Update 6/24/2005
During the week of June 20th, field activities continued to concentrate on removing soil from the Arbor’s area. All of the twelve the areas delineated for removal have been addressed with post excavation sampling results indicating that further excavation is warranted at four of the twelve. The other eight areas have been successfully cleaned to below the cleanup goal of 10 parts per million (ppm). From Monday thru Thursday, 157 one-cubic yard boxes were filled, bringing the total to date to 261. Also thru Thursday, seven box trailers delivered their cargo at the landfill in Pennsylvania. A medium sized excavator was delivered and is being used to handle the rocks within the rock pile and to removed tree stumps. The four areas that still exceed the cleanup goal will be re excavated followed by another round post excavation sampling to ensure the cleanup goal of 10 ppm is attained.
June 17, 2005 Update 6/17/2005
During the week of June 13th, field activities continued to concentrate on removing soil from the Arbor’s area. Six of the twelve the areas delineated for removal have been addressed with post excavation sampling results indicating that further excavation is warranted at four of the six. The other two areas have been successfully cleaned to below the cleanup goal of 10 parts per million (ppm). From Monday thru Thursday, 47 one-cubic yard boxes were filled and loaded into box trailers, bringing the total to date to 104. The four box trailers that have been on-site are loaded and are expected to be switched-out on Monday, June 20th. The four areas that still exceed the cleanup goal will be reexcavated followed by another round post excavation sampling to ensure the cleanup goal of 10 ppm is attained. A three-foot by three-foot block basin was discovered two-feet below grade. Pipes are both entering and exiting to/from unknown locations. More important, in and around this basin, is debris consisting of red bricks, chunks of asphalt and beads of mercury. The Village of Rye Brook has no information regarding this feature and steps were taken to address the mercury and to determine the importance of the basin/pipes.
June 10, 2005 Update 6/10/2005
During the week of June 6th, field activities concentrated on scraping soil from the Arbor’s area. Once the soil is scraped, it is directly loaded into a plastic lined one-cubic yard box that is affixed to a wooden pallet. Once filled, the box is closed, sealed with tape, and banded to the pallet prior to being placed into a box trailer. From Tuesday thru Thursday, 57 one-cubic yard boxes were filled and loaded into box trailers. At present, four box trailers are on-site. Each box trailer will be filled with 20 of the one-cubic yard boxes. Disposal will be at a landfill in Pennsylvania and once approval is obtained, shipments will commence. This approval is expected to be received either Monday or Tuesday of next week. Post excavation sampling was collected from four areas and if the lab results indicate that mercury concentrations are below the cleanup goal of 10 parts per million, clean fill will be used to grade. If the results are greater than the cleanup goal, an additional six-inches of soil will be scraped and another soil sample collected. This procedure will be followed until the cleanup goal is achieved. A larger excavator was delivered as is being used. The mini-excavator was not powerful enough to effectively remove soil from around the larger tree stumps and productivity suffered.
June 03, 2005 Update 6/7/2005
During the week of May 30th, field activities resumed on Tuesday. Overburden groundwater samples were collected from piezometers and shallow bedrock groundwater samples were collected from the monitoring wells. Results from this sampling effort will be received at the end of the month. Scraping of soil and loading into lined cubic-yard boxes began on Thursday morning. After soil is scraped to a depth of six-inches, samples are collected to confirm that the cleanup level of 10 parts per million is attained. Arrangements are being made for a box trailer to be spotted on-site in which filled boxes can be stored until they are shipped off-site for disposal. The usefulness of using the mini-excavator inside the small tent/garage while scraping the soil proved ineffective and time consuming. As a result, the tent/garage will only be used during extrication of contents from the abandoned hand-dug well and former septic tank vaults. Air monitoring/sampling is being employed with monitors being positioned in upwind, downwind, and adjacent to the Arbors locations. Daily particulate readings will be provided on the website as well as all sampling results.
May 27, 2005 Update 5/27/2005
During the week of May 23rd, tree removal from the Arbors area was completed. A site tour with potential vacuum service bidders occurred on Tuesday. Representatives from four companies were present. A vacuum truck will be utilized in removing sediment from the three ponds and associated underground pipes/stream channel that are associated with the storm drainage system. Bids for this service are due Friday, May 27th. Work is scheduled to start the week of June 6th and be completed by July 1st. Bids also due on Friday are costs associated with the transportation and disposal of mercury contaminated soil. In preparation of transportation and disposal, samples were collected from the drums that are currently staged inside a shed next to the village hall and also from drums on site. The contents inside the drums in the shed are from the emergency cleanup conducted last year by EPA and the contents inside the drums on-site are from drill cuttings generated during the investigation. Scraping and placement of soil into lined boxes from the Arbors is expected to begin next week, i.e., week of May 30th. Rather than load boxes of contaminated soil into trucks while parked on Hillandale, we’ll have a box trailer parked on the 55 Hillandale Road property. When it is full, it will be exchanged for an empty one. By employing this method, disruptions to traffic on Hillandale will be significantly reduced.
Area/Description of Work 5/24/2005
Areas Where Work is to be Performed
May 20, 2005 Update 5/20/2005
During the week of May 16th, the temporary roadway was extended into the Arbors area from 55 Hillandale Road. Geotextile fabric was first laid down and then crushed stone was spread and compacted to form a firm base. In addition to the temporary roadway, a similar construction method was used to establish an area on which an office trailer is spotted. An office trailer was delivered and setup on Monday. Utility connections are being completed and the office trailer should be fully operational next Tuesday. Electricity will be provided thru a generator. Tree removal from the Arbors area began on Wednesday and should be completed during the early part of next week, May 23rd or May 24th. At present, the cleanup contractor has a work force consisting of a supervisor, foreman, equipment operator, laborer, and a field accountant. Equipment consists of one skid steer, small dozer, compactor, and a mini-excavator.
