Monday, July 13, 2009

Controlled Blasts Scheduled July 13th & 14th

The contractor has scheduled controlled blasts at the South Shaft on Monday, July 13th & Tuesday, July 14th.

All indicators for vibration, noise and air quality are below the thresholds and are measured constantly.

Controlled blasting can take place between 7am and 6pm Monday through Friday.All safety and noise control measures are in effect and the work is performed in accordance with California Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and environmental regulations.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Controlled Blasts Scheduled for July 7th & 8th

The contractor has scheduled a controlled blast at the South Shaft on Wednesday, July 8th in the morning. The contractor may plan a late afternoon controlled blast on Tuesday, July 7th, if necessary.

All indicators for vibration, noise and air quality are below the thresholds and are measured constantly.

Good news! The South Shaft has reached a depth of nearly 150 feet and will be ready this summer/early fall for the tunnel boring machine. Blasts at the South Shaft (to form the tunnel) will continue through the summer and will hopefully end in September or October or earlier.

Controlled blasting can take place between 7am and 6pm Monday through Friday.All safety and noise control measures are in effect and the work is performed in accordance with California Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and environmental regulations.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Controlled Blast Scheduled July 1st at North Shaft

The contractor just announced the need for a controlled blast at the North Shaft on Wednesday, July 1st, at approximately noon.

All indicators for vibration, noise and air quality are below the thresholds and are measured constantly.

Controlled blasting can take place between 7am and 6pm Monday through Friday.All safety and noise control measures are in effect and the work is performed in accordance with California Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and environmental regulations.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Tunnel Boring Machine to arrive at South Shaft in early July!


A tunnel boring machine and a crane will arrive at the South Shaft in early to mid-July. The tunnel boring machine will be assembled and stored on site and will be used this fall to bore the tunnel.


Tunnel boring machines are used to excavate tunnels through soil and rock. They can bore through hard rock, sand and almost anything in between.


The additional crane will also remain onsite as needed through construction.


Controlled Blast Scheduled for June 30th or July 1st

Controlled blasting is scheduled to occur at the South Shaft on either Tuesday, June 30th or Wednesday morning, July 1st, depending on conditions.

All indicators for vibration, noise and air quality are below the thresholds and are measured constantly. Controlled blasting can take place between 7am and 6pm Monday through Friday.

All safety and noise control measures are in effect and the work is performed in accordance with California Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and environmental regulations.

The contractor will observe our national holiday on Friday, July 3rd.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Controlled Blast Scheduled for June 24th or 25th

Controlled blasting will continue at the South Shaft on either Wednesday afternoon, June 24th or Thursday morning, June 25th, depending on site conditions.

All indicators for vibration, noise and air particulates are below the thresholds and are measured constantly.

Controlled blasting can take place between 7am and 6pm Monday through Friday. All safety and noise control measures are in effect and the work is performed in accordance with California Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and environmental regulations.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Join us for Coffee at Starbucks on June 24th at 9am!

Please join us for coffee and casual discussion on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 from 9am to 10am at the Starbucks Coffee in Crystal Springs Village, located at 100 De Anza Blvd, #111, San Mateo.

Chat with the project team, ask questions and learn more about this project.