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Progress Update, Week of February 12th, 2024

During the week of February 12, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued the RTA 1 Capping Operation.

Concrete mattresses were delivered and placed along the bed of the canal to create an armor layer. Mattresses were placed between Union Street and Carroll Street.

Controlled low-strength material (CLSM) was placed in the canal to fill gaps in placed mattresses.

Work began to move a construction barge to between Carroll Street and 3rd Street.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

CLSM Placement in progress.
Mattress placement in progress.