Overbrook: We're conducting infrastructure site testing locally
Let neighbors know: Water contractors will be conducting survey work for possible green stormwater infrastructure systems in the Overbrook neighborhood.
Dear Resident,
Our contractors will be conducting ground condition tests in the area approximately bounded by:
- Lancaster Avenue southward to Jefferson Street
- 59th Street westward to 61st Street
This work is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
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What to expect: Residents living nearby may notice construction surveyors, markings on the pavement, and possible drilling in the right-of-way, such as on sidewalks. All drilling holes, roughly the size of a coffee can, will be patched shortly after testing.
This geotechnical fieldwork is being done to test the area's suitability for green infrastructure being created through the Green City, Clean Waters initiative. Some work may be loud or slightly disruptive. The Water Department and our contractors will strive to avoid any impacts on neighbors.
Questions? Concerns?
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About Green Infrastructure
- Green stormwater projects use plants, trees, and stone to capture and filter stormwater.
- Survey and geotechnical fieldwork like the work planned for this area allows engineers to determine the best type of infrastructure for the area.
- Green systems can be found in neighborhoods across the city. They are part of Green City, Clean Waters. Philadelphia launched the 25-year infrastructure effort in 2011 to improve the health of our waterways.
- Today, green systems keep nearly 3 billion gallons of polluted runoff out of local rivers and creeks each year.
COVID-19 Safety
Your health and safety are our top priorities at all work sites. To ensure construction site safety, our teams follow all state and local regulations. We are utilizing protective equipment, sanitizing procedures, and social distancing measures.
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