Upland Preparation for Dredging

General Location: Newark N.J.

This project involved the construction of site improvements at the Upland Processing Facility (UPF), associated with the Phase 1 Sediment Removal Action for the Lower Passaic River Study Area in Newark, New Jersey. The site work was completed to prepare the site for the installation of sediment processing equipment to be used during the dredging phase of the project.

 

Abscope’s responsibilities:

• Constructed lined staging pads for excavation spoils generated onsite
• Excavated and stockpiled of 4,000 cubic yards of soil
• Installed and tested 850 linear feet of watertight storm sewer system
• Installed a storm sewer pump station and controls
• Installed and compacted 6,000 tons of stone subbase
• Constructed a 90,000 square foot asphalt containment pad
• Installed 1,300 cubic yards of reinforced concrete foundations
• Dust Controls
• QA/QC Testing