Public Informational Meeting

Campbell Avenue Project

Utility Replacement & Slope Stabilization
April 4, 2012

design/construction solutions

Goals for this Meeting

Define the Project Challenges
Utility Replacement Slope Stabilization

Provide Overview of Project Schedule

Summarize Work Done to Date Define Tasks and Schedule Moving Forward

Provide Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Project Overview

Utility Replacement

Phase I Sewer Repairs

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Removal of Blockage (Roots)

Phase II Sewer Repairs

Complications Caused by Voids Under the Roadway

Complications Caused by Voids Under the Roadway

Complications Caused by Voids Under the Roadway

Challenging Work Conditions

Challenging Work Conditions

Night Time Construction

Damaged Waterline caused by Sewer Collapse

Temporary Roadway Resurfacing

Root Removal from Sewer by City Forces

Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation

Settlement along Shoulder

Contributory Drainage Source

Perched Groundwater Table

Erosion of Bank Seepage

Settlement Along the Roadway Shoulder

Settlement Along the Roadway Shoulder

Erosion of Slope

Erosion of Slope

Erosion of Slope

State Wetland at the Bottom of the Slope

Upland Contributory Drainage Course

Steepness of the Slope

Steepness of the Slope

Steepness of the Slope

Expanded Geotechnical Program

Survey of Slope with Wetland Delineation

Expanded Soils and Groundwater Program

Laboratory Testing

Cross Section of the Slope

Activities Moving Forward

Final Evaluation and Coordination of Utilities Advancement of Slope Remediation Alternatives Development of Concepts for Thomas Pond

Slope Stabilization

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A: Why was Campbell Avenue closed? An emergency declaration was issued on February 23rd to close Campbell Avenue. This recommendation was made based on ongoing issues with the utilities as well as concerns relative to the stability of the slope. Without a full understanding of these issues, conditions potentially posed a public safety threat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A: What is the cause of these problems? The initial sewer collapse appears to be the result of surcharging conditions, with high flows and velocities, experienced during the extreme weather in the Fall. The repair of the damaged utilities led to the discovery of other factors which raised concerns relative to the overall stability of the slope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A: What is causing delays in remediating the problems? In order to better understand the existing conditions for both the utilities and the slope, expanded geotechnical and utility investigations needed to be progressed. The Engineer recommended that further repairs to the infrastructure were placed on hold until the direction of the remediation measures was better understood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A: What problems need to be addressed prior to the re-opening of the roadway? The solution needs to address issues with the damage utilities as well as the conditions affecting the stability of the slope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A: How much is this project going to cost? The extent of the remediation work has not been fully defined at this time. As such, cost implications are currently being evaluated and will be taken into account with other factors such as the construction methods and the Citys ability to reopen the roadway. Upon completion of ongoing work tasks, further details will be released to the public later this month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A: Will FEMA assist with the funding of this project? The City is currently working together with FEMA on this project, as well as other projects resulting from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. A final determination of FEMA funding for this project has not been made to date. Remediation of the utilities and slope will need to be completed by the City for Campbell Avenue regardless of FEMAs decision on funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A: When will Campbell Avenue be re-opened to the general public? The City hopes to have the roadway reopened by July, upon completion of the utility repairs. It is anticipated that the majority of the work required to stabilize the slope will be completed from the base of the slope. That said, temporary closures and/or limitations to traffic may be necessary to complete specific items associated with the slope remediation work.

Additional Questions

Contact
Deputy Director of Public Information 518.279.7131
Mike.Fraser@troyny.gov

Mike Fraser