PG&E-Hunters Pt Power Plant Dismantlement and Abatement
By TRC
December, 2006
| Project Summary
TRC has entered into a contract with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) for the dismantlement and abatement of the Hunters Pt. Power Plant located in San Francisco, California. This marks a new and exciting chapter in the transformation of this industrial property. Consistent with PG&E's agreement with the city, the site will ultimately be cleaned up to a residential cleanup standard, the strictest cleanup standard available.
Hunters Pt. Power Plant has been safely providing power to San Francisco residents and businesses for 77 years. The plant officially closed on May 15, 2006, and work is now underway to safely abate and dismantle the plant. |
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As a Community First project, we welcome your input in the Site Closure Process and this website is one of several vehicles that we will use to keep you informed. We will also hold public meetings, distribute newsletters, and undertake several other initiatives to ensure that the message is getting out to all stakeholders in this important site transformation process.
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In its role as the designated Program Manager (prime contractor), TRC will be assuming full responsibility for the site work. TRC is responsible for managing the work of the subcontractors and for directly executing the environmental investigation activities. Although work under the contract is expected to take several years to complete, we have made a commitment to the community to make the greatest visual impact in the shortest period of time. Consequently, the tallest power plant stack, the 250-foot tall Unit 4 stack, was removed in December 2006, just months into the project (see photo). Additionally, the one remaining plant fuel oil tank, which was the structure located closest to neighborhood homes, was removed in November 2006. |
Most folks don’t need to drive by the
Hunters Point Power Plant to see the
progress being made to dismantle the
plant. The smoke stacks are gone, the large
building housing the oilers are gone and soon,
work to dismantle the remaining building will
begin. The exciting part is that most of this work
is being done by local union workers from zip code
94124.
The Hunters Point Power Plant Dismantling Project
is six months ahead of schedule and at least 30%
(with a peak of 45%) of the employees working on
the site are local residents from the area. We are
updating 10,000 District 10 residents every quarter
on the facts and circumstances about the project
by holding community meetings and distributing
informational brochures.
APRI is proud to partner with PG&E and TRC on
this “Community First” project. Every aspect in the
dismantlement of the plant focuses on the safety of
the workers and community. To make sure that the
community is involved and consulted, APRI
formed a Project Advisory Committee (please see
project website for current listing of members)
to help address community issues and increase the
community’s understanding of what is going on at
the site.
The Project Advisory Committee is made up of
community leaders, labor, elected officials,
members of the Faith Base Community, local
residents, Community Based Organizations,
environmental justice groups, City staff and local
businesses. Together, this group advises PG&E
and TRC about employment matters, contract
opportunities, health and safety, and ways to
increase community outreach and education
about the project.
APRI thanks all of the members of the Advisory Committee who volunteer their time and expertise
to ensure that the concerns of the Bayview Hunters
Point community are addressed. Because of this
input, I know we have made a difference in this
community.
We welcome your comments, suggestions and
involvement. Please call our Community Hotline at
(415) 626-3055 if you have questions or want more
information.
Thank you,
James A. Bryant
President
A. Philip Randolph Institute San Francisco
Project Update
Have you noticed the progress at the Hunters Point Power Plant (HPPP) lately? The dismantlement of HPPP
continues, consistent with PG&E’s commitment to the community, in a significant and meaningful manner.
The largest former operating unit (Unit 4) and the tallest power plant stacks are already removed
(see picture below)! As a community, we can indeed celebrate this tangible progress, as the
former power plant literally dissolves before our eyes.
A lot of different team members
deserve credit for this timely and
demonstrable site transformation.
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However, at this time, we want to
extend a special recognition to all the
site workers that have been hired from
the Bayview Hunters Point (BVHP)
community and have become a central
part of the site transformation. Because
of all of their hard work, we can all
celebrate the physical site progress that
has advanced us to where we are today!
Where do we go from
here?
First and foremost, we can all expect the
plant to continue to be dismantled in a
safe and sound manner. Our sincere goal, simply put, is to continue to execute all site work in a safe manner, being
protective of site workers, the community, and the environment.
How are we doing on schedule?
PG&E’s original schedule, which was shared with the community early and often, was to have the plant dismantled
(safely lowered to the ground) by September 2008. With
the hard work of the BVHP community, we are hopeful to
complete this process by July 2008, two months ahead of
schedule!
We are indeed proud of our site progress and even more
proud of BVHP’s meaningful contribution to the
dismantlement of HPPP. Please continue to check into
our website at www.hunters-point.net for the latest
updates on project progress and …
Happy Holidays!
Remediation of the former Hunters Point Power Plant
In addition to keeping its promises to decommission and dismantle the power plant, PG&E is also
moving forward with its commitment to voluntarily clean up the site to residential standards, which
are the strictest cleanup standards. While the dismantling process has been proceeding:
1. PG&E has prepared a workplan for the investigation of soil
and groundwater at the site and identifying cleanup options.
2. The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of
Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has approved the workplan.
3. PG&E has collected most of the samples called for in the workplan.
4. PG&E has put copies of the workplan and prior reports in the
Bayview Hunters Point Library and on line at:
http://www.hunters-point.net/
5. DTSC has put copies of those documents on line at:
http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/
6. DTSC has held public meetings to keep the community informed.
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PG&E will collect further samples in December 2007 and January 2008, and those samples will be
analyzed in State-certified laboratories. PG&E plans to submit a report of the results by
Summer 2008. Copies of that report, like the other cleanup documents, will be placed at the
library and on line and will be discussed at a public meeting led by DTSC.
After study of the report and possible cleanup options, PG&E will prepare a cleanup plan, also known
as a remedial action plan, or “RAP,” likely in 2009. Again, the community will have a chance to review
the document and discuss it with DTSC.
After the cleanup is done, the site will be available for redevelopment. The potential types of
redevelopment will depend on planning processes currently underway at the City and the
Redevelopment Agency.
About the A. Philip Randolph Institute
San Francisco Chapter
APRI is 501(c)3
non-profit corporation dedicated to advancing the
civic, economic and social needs of the African
American and other disadvantaged communities.
About TRC
TRC is a $400 million environmental
engineering company. Their portfolio includes work
on the largest brownfields redevelopment project in
the country. TRC has a nationwide work force of
2,750, of which 250 are located in the Bay Area.
Thanks to the generosity of Pacific Gas and
Electric Company, APRI on November 20th
was able to provide over 500 families in the
Bayview with Thanksgiving food baskets.
“I have
been out of work for more then five months. It
looked like we would have no food on the table for
the holidays, but thanks to these fine people,
Thanksgiving came for my family,” said Dedria
Smith who lives in Hunters View.
With the help of PG&E volunteers, food baskets were distributed to families who live in
San Francisco Housing Authority Developments
of Alice Griffith, Hunters View and Oakdale.
SAYING THANKS
To The Community
128 Bayview Circle, San Francisco, CA 94124
PG&E employees and volunteers
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