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Progress Update, Week of August 24th, 2026

During the week of August 24, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Installed sheet piles were backfilled and cut to final grade.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Installed sheet piles were backfilled.

General site restoration, inspection, and final as-built surveying, was conducted at all properties where the GRT has been active in RTA 2.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Removing trimmed sheet pile at the 6th Street Turning Basin.
Backfilling at the 7th Street Turning Basin.

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