Aug 19, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardRoosevelt Island Operating Corporation Community Advisory Group Meeting
The meeting provided updates on the steam plant demolition project, specifically detailing progress on soil remediation, the removal of oil tanks, and the upcoming work on smoke stacks, including the installation of scaffolding. Key discussions focused on air quality monitoring protocols, the status of Department of Buildings filings and stop work orders, and the qualifications of engineering teams tasked with smoke stack demolition. Representatives addressed community concerns regarding potential contamination risks and the oversight of safety protocols throughout the demolition process.