LMDC Update # 43
Work at 130 Liberty is proceeding well.
Abatement Work
The contractors are currently abating the top five floors of the building. That work will take a few more weeks, and then the workers will move on to the next five floors.
In addition, the regulators have approved a protocol for cleaning the roof. The roof cleaning – which includes the search for human remains – is scheduled to resume on July 5th and should take about four weeks to complete.
Coin Vault Demolition
The coin vault has been abated and, after environmental tests were completed, the regulatory agencies inspected and certified it as clean and ready for demolition. The New York City Department of Buildings has issued a demolition permit and the demolition of the coin vault is scheduled to begin the week of July 10. The demolition will require the use of jackhammers and other power tools and equipment, so the process may generate some noise. However, in conjunction with the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center, LMDC will be monitoring noise levels and vibrations. If you have any concerns about noise or vibration, you can contact me.
Over the next few weeks, a concrete pad will be poured to enable the installation of the tower crane. The subsequent installation of the tower crane will take about four weeks.
Finalization of Implementation Plan
As has been previously discussed, we have been consulting with the regulatory agencies to finalize the Implementation Plan – a detailed procedure dictating how the structure of the building will be dismantled. We will be continuing our consultation over the next several weeks as the coin vault is demolished and the tower crane is installed. We hope to have a final Implementation Plan that will enable us to begin deconstruction of the building by the end of the summer.
Site Safety
The safety of the workers and the surrounding community remains our top priority on this project. Daily safety drills are ongoing and we will continue to coordinate with and update the city’s emergency response agencies.
Michael Haberman
VP for Community Development
Lower Manhattan Development Corp.
One Liberty Plaza, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10006
212-587-9738