|
contents | business | |||||||||
| URS selected for expansion of UD’s Newark campus San Francisco-based engineer/architect URS Corp has been selected by 1743 Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Delaware (UD), to manage the decommissioning and demolition of various buildings on the former Newark Chrysler Assembly Plant site. Located adjacent to the University's main campus, the 272-acre site was purchased for approximately $24 million in November 2009. The University announced plans to develop a new research and technology campus and to use the site to dramatically reshape the gateway to UD from the south. Under its contract URS will be responsible for the decommissioning and cleaning of process equipment and associated structures; abatement of asbestos-containing materials; demolition of site buildings; and removal, recycling and disposal of all building materials. During the performance of the planned work, approximately 95% of the material from the site will be recycled. URS also will work to maximize the utilization of community assets and resources. Substantial completion of the decommissioning and demolition is expected to be completed by November 2011. Community meetings will be announced and scheduled prior to commencing demolition activities on the property. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |