The contractor has scheduled a controlled blast at the South Shaft on Wednesday morning, July 22nd.
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
New Site Photos!
Here are some recent photos taken at the South Shaft site!
Both show our muck disposal operations.
With warm summer temperatures and winds, we have added additional dust control measures on weekends to further manage dust in the area.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The Tunnel Boring Machine is here!
On Friday, July 10th, major parts of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) arrived at the South Shaft site from Japan.
The TBM will be used to bore the tunnel between the North and South Shafts. It will be assembled this summer and will begin tunneling in late summer/early fall.
The photograph is of the TBM cutter head.
Controlled Blast Scheduled for Monday, July 20th.
The contractor has scheduled a controlled blast at the South Shaft on Monday, July 20th.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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