Contractors finish the cap on the former Outfall Ditch mid-summer 2025.
OU1 Construction Update
Significant progress has been made in the capping of OU1, the former Outfall Ditch. The photo is facing northwest. The new channel is to the left and the former Outfall Ditch is in the center and capping is currently being completed. Dupree Creek is to the far right.
Pinova Plant Demolition Complete
Side-by-side view of plant before and after demolition prior to grass planting.
New channel connected to Dupree Creek
In January, the box culvert under Highway 17 was connected to Dupree Creek via the new conveyance channel constructed as part of the OU1 remedy.
Terry Creek OU1 Project in The Brunswick News
The construction work being done by Clean Harbors on behalf of Hercules was recently featured in The Brunswick News. Read the full article by clicking the photo below.
Drone photograph of OU1 Construction
Drone photograph shows the construction progress as of November 3rd. View is facing west: Dupree Creek, Terry Creek, and beyond can be seen in the background and Highway 17 in the foreground.
OU1 Construction Progress
Construction of the new channel where it connects to Dupree Creek is completed in October.
Deep Groundwater Remediation
A report describing the activities regarding interim corrective measures (“ICM”) performed to address groundwater in the deep zone of upper surficial aquifer has been posted to the library after its review and approval by EPD on August 24. The purpose of the ICM is to reduce the mass flux and concentrations of constituents of potential concern (“COPCs”) in the target zone (focusing primarily on chloroform and methylene chloride) via enhancing biological processes.
Urbana Perry Park NPA Meeting
Representatives from Hercules and Pinova presented information regarding plant demolition and environmental remediation at the August Urbana Perry Park NPA meeting.
Terry Creek Construction Progress
Photos show progress of the construction for the re-routed stormwater channel that will replace the Outfall Ditch (OU1).
Pinova Closure
The permanent closure of the Pinova plant will not impede the ongoing remediation work Hercules has been undertaking at the site. Hercules will be collaborating with Pinova throughout the shut-down/decommissioning of the facility, which will take place in the coming months.
Drone Photography over OU1 Construction
Drone captured the status of the construction on June 8, 2023.