Newport, RI

With plans in the works to build a new fitness center at the Newport Rhode Island Naval Station, MCE was contracted to support the remediation of the site prior to construction as the soil at the was found to be contaminated with asbestos. During the initial project phase, MCE managed contaminated slurry from the pile driving operation. The slurry was pumped into a sludge box and transferred to a dewatering staging area for phase separation. MCE stabilized the remaining slurry with quicklime and managed the offsite disposal of both the water and stabilized slurry.
 

At the soil remediation phase, MCE constructed a modified asbestos containment process including decontamination zones for personnel and heavy equipment, as well as a truck wash station to ensure that no contamination left the area. MCE excavated and loaded dump trailers to haul the contaminated soil off-site for disposal. During excavation, dewatering of the site became necessary. Due to the level of contamination, the water also needed to be managed for off-site disposal.
 

Throughout this multi-phase abatement and decontamination project, the MCE team worked closely with the base staff to coordinate appropriate equipment, specialized vehicles, and personnel to minimize disruption to the installation. By project end, MCE had processed over 13,000 tons of soil and 250,000 gallons of water.