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Progress Update, Week of December 12th, 2022

During the week of December 12, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued Phase 3 Dredging near the Union Street Bridge and the Carroll Street Bridge abutments. Dredging also took place north of Union Street near the Flushing Tunnel.

Sand was placed on the bed of the canal between the Union Street Bridge abutments. Final steel grating platforms were placed, and the worksite was fully cleaned. Sealant was placed at the newly installed power and control cable conduits.

Mobilization continued at the new GRT staging area. Demobilization continued at the current GRT staging area.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Dredging in progress north of Union Street.
Dredging in progress south of the Union Street Bridge abutment.
Steel grating installation between the Union Street Bridge abutments.
Newly installed steel grating platforms at the Union Street Bridge.
Placing sealant at the newly installed submarine cables at the Union Street Bridge.