Summary and Follow-Up to Issues Raised at the June 24, 2025 General Meeting of the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group

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CSO Tank Updates RH-034 Tank Drilling of micropiles below tank is ongoing and will continue through end of summer. Purpose is to support the weight of the tank when full during CSO events and prevent upward force on the tank when it is empty. Tank structure waterproofing and concrete forming / pouring expected to begin… Read more »

March 25, 2025 Update from EPA Region 2 on the Status of Work In and Around the Gowanus Canal

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The Environmental Protection Agency provided the following update on the status of the Superfund cleanup of the Gowanus Canal at our March 25 general meeting. Red Hook (RH-034) Tank As of today, excavation isĀ 100% complete, pending final elevation surveying. This is a major milestone for the project. Furthermore, it was completed almost six months ahead… Read more »