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Progress Updates and Look Aheads

Please scroll below to view the Gowanus Canal Superfund Project Team’s regular progress updates.

Also available on this  page are past updates and special notices.

For additional information, please use the following links:

Cultural Resource Updates

Environmental Monitoring Data Updates

Progress Update, Week of January 9th, 2023

During the week of January 9, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) began mobilization for the RTA 1 Capping Operation. The Capping Operation will place a layer of new material along the bed of the canal within RTA 1. Capping is expected to continue through Spring 2024.

Progress Update, Week of January 2nd, 2023

During the week of January 2, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) completed Phase 3 dredging between the Carroll Street Bridge abutments. All dredging has now been completed for RTA 1! Over the coming weeks the GRT will transition our operations to begin the RTA 1 Capping Operation.

Progress Update, Week of December 26th, 2022

During the week of December 26, 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.

Progress Update, Week of December 19th, 2022

During the week of December 19, 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. Divers were utilized for visual inspections.

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.