Geothermal Well Drilling Initiative – Construction Update – 10/18/19

During the week of October 21st:

Parking Lot N

  • The drilling subcontractor will continue drilling at GT-6 and setting the steel pipe casing for the geothermal well at GT-1.
  • The site subcontractor will be placing the material into the settlement basin within the fenced-in area of the lot and will be handling the soil material for removal and transport to the disposal facilities.
  • Water from the storage tanks will continue to be tested periodically and will be discharged into the storm water drainage system upon acceptance from the testing agent.

Alleyway

  • The drilling subcontractor will be drilling to 1500’ depth at GT-20. The drilling subcontractor will be installing the high-performance geothermal exchange piping within the borehole at GT-25.
  • The subcontractor will be using a vacuum excavation truck to remove sediment from the dewatering tanks in the alley and will be placing the material into the settlement basin within the fenced-in area within Granby Parking Lot N.

Park

  • The drilling subcontractor will be installing high-performance geothermal exchange piping within the borehole at GT-7.
  • Construction equipment will be making periodic trips into the fenced area of the park to access the stockpiled materials.

As a reminder to all, please be aware of all directional signage, as pedestrian travel paths may be altered. Your safety is imperative!

Drilling at GT-6 in parking lot
Drilling at GT-6 in parking lot

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