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Progress Update, Week of June 1st, 2026

During the week of June 1, 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 cut to height and backfilled. Drain outlets were installed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed. Installed sheet piles were cut to height and backfilled. Drain outlets were installed.

Bulkhead installation continued near Bond Street. Drain pipes were installed.

Bulkhead installation continued near 6th Street. Tiebacks were installed.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Cutting sheet piles to height at the 6th Street Turning Basin.
A diver installing a drain outlet at the 7th Street Turning Basin.

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