Reminders regarding next steps and activity at the site

Fencing and tree removal:

  • Fencing is in progress around the construction zone on the northeast side of the property. The west and south sides of the property will remain open to the public during most phases of construction. The fencing will remain in place throughout construction (2.5 - 3 years).
  • During the last week of July, equipment will arrive at the site. Once the equipment arrives, a 24x7 security contractor will be onsite (in a truck parked near the Patterson St. entrance). The security is there to keep equipment safe and is a temporary measure until we have a more frequent presence at the site.
  • Tree removal will begin in early August. The process to take down, chip and haul wood will take approximately 3-4 weeks. During that time, there will be chainsaw noise, chipper noise, and truck traffic. Work will not begin before 8 a.m. and will be complete by 4 p.m. Monday - Friday.
  • Approximately 75% of the trees on the site will be left standing. Only the trees in the footprint of the tanks are being removed.
  • We are keeping all of the downed wood in the community. When possible, we will create snags and leave downed trees on the site for birds and other wildlife to use for nests, nurseries, storage areas, and perching. Other downed trees are being donated to a City of Eugene wetlands restoration project, where they will continue to provide habitat long into the future, and for public use projects in the Southeast Neighborhood and also the City of Springfield.
  • New information: The tree removal contractor has determined that log trucks will use Hilyard Street to travel to and from the site. Removal of downed trees will take approximately two weeks.

Earthwork:
  • Earthwork will begin mid-September and will last 6-8 months.
  • This will be a disruptive period of noise and truck traffic. See below for information about construction mitigation planning with neighbors.