Posts Tagged: RTA2

Gowanus Canal Superfund Cleanup Community Update #7

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Contractors working under the supervision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are in the process of installing bulkhead support systems along the Gowanus Canal between 3rd Street and Hamilton Avenue, designated as Remedial Target Area 2. The bulkhead supports, which will take approximately two years to install, will prevent the collapse of existing canal-front… Read more »

Update on the Status of Gowanus Canal Superfund Cleanup

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USEPA Region 2 provided us with the following update on the status of the Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup on February 27 (edited slightly for elucidation). In-Canal Work Remedial Target Area (RTA) 1 (Top of the canal to 3rd Street) The Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) are currently laying down the armor mat layer in the canal…. Read more »