Kingston Ash Recovery Project Site Update November 1, 2012

Submitted by WhitesCreek on November 1, 2012 - 10:48am.

From TVA...

Middle Embayment

· As of October 28, 2012, 72.6% of ash had been removed from the Middle Embayment.

· Clay and rock mounds have been constructed in the clean portion of the Middle Embayment to serve as fish habitat once the area is filled with water. The structures will be three feet below winter pool water levels.

Caption: The photos below show clay and rock mounds being constructed in the clean portion of the Middle

Embayment which will serve as fish habitat once the Middle Embayment is filled with water.

Fish Habitat #2.jpg

Fish Habitat #1.jpg

Perimeter Wall Stabilization (PWS)

Work on the Perimeter Wall Stabilization continues with touch-up work on Segment 7, and initial construction on Segment 2. The buttress work along Segment 8 is nearing completion.

Public Meeting November 8, 2012

TVA will host a public meeting, with participation from the U.S. EPA and TDEC, on November 8, 2012, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Roane County High School Auditorium. The meeting will include a presentation on the Action Memorandum describing the chosen alternative to address residual ash in the river system, and a question and answer session. The agenda for the meeting is:

5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

An open house featuring representatives from the various agencies involved with the recovery project.

6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

A briefing on the recovery and the Action Memorandum.

6:45 - 7:00 p.m.

A question and answer session.

Project personnel and agency representatives will be available following the meeting to provide information and answer questions.

If you have any questions, please give Michael Clemmons a call at 865-717-1635.