Geothermal Well Drilling Initiative – Construction Update – 7/26/19
During the week of July 29th
Parking Lot N
- Testing of the stockpiled soil materials within the fenced in area has been completed. Pending disposal facility approval, the stockpiled soil materials will be removed from the site.
- Construction equipment will be making multiple trips from the alley to the parking lot N storage area.
- Pending confirmation from the subcontractor, a tree removal operation along the north edge of parking lot N will be scheduled. Upon approval from BU Parking & Transportation Services, parking spaces along the north edge of the lot will be impacted temporarily.
- Settling tank dewatering to storm drain will continue with approval from the testing agent.
Alleyway
- On 7/29, the drilling subcontractor anticipates completing drilling at GT-8 and anticipates the start of drilling at GT-10, moving west in the installed borehole steel casings.
- On 7/26, verticality measurements are scheduled to take place at GT-11 and GT-8. Pending measurement results, vertical high-performance geothermal exchange piping will be installed next week.
Park
- To access material stockpiled in the park, construction equipment will be making multiple trips to this site.
As a reminder to all, please be aware of all directional signage, as pedestrian travel paths may be altered. Your safety is imperative!
