DEP Biweekly Reports Folder 0049, 2000-2001

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Department of Environmental Protection Executive Offices 59-17 Junction Boulevard-19th floor `7fie Corona, New York 11368-5107 www.nyc.gov/dep Y f/

C l tyr Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E., Commissioner ~/ 7 l%& Wew (718)595-6565 Fax #:(718)595-3525 E-mail: [email protected]

MEMORANDUM NOV 282000 To: Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani oo-ol~l3~( DEPUTY MAYOR OPERATIONS From: Commissioner Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E.

Re: Bi-weekly Report - November 10 to November 24, 2000

Date: November 24, 2000

Emerging Issues

Delaware Aqueduct Shutdown DEP still anticipates commencing a shutdown of the Rondout to West Branch portion of the Delaware Aqueduct on Tuesday, November 28, to allow for the repair of a leaking gate valve at Shaft 6, which we anticipate will be completed December 5th. The repair contractor has been on site preparing for the dive for several weeks. DEP will have staff at Shaft 6 around the clock beginning the 28th. In addition, the DEP Police have established a post at the work site to provide for security and to ensure that no unauthorized personnel enter the work zone. Channel 4 News has been seeking follow-up information on the Delaware Aqueduct from DEP and the Water Finance Authority. Initially we had told the press that Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute was constructing the was somwhat premature. Wçlected Woods Hole as the contractor in the spring of 1999 and ave een working with them to customize our design. The contract is being finalized now and we anticipate completion of the AUV by the end of 2001.

Croton Aqueduct The Aqueduct is being flushed and tested for water quality. It is anticipated that the Aqueduct will be ready to start activation by November 28, 2000, if necessary. This is a precautionary procedure, putting the Croton System in stand-by mode during the shut down of the Delaware Aqueduct. This operation will allow us to have Croton ready for immediate activation if necessary.

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