Full production on site is a team effort put forth by routine tests for environmental compliance from inspectors and safety officers. We are committed to being good neighbors for our community, which is why systems were implemented to monitor noise to stay within a safe decibel and limit light pollution for the ease of our nearby residents. A project of this size requires significant staff time to carefully monitor and actively manage visual disturbances and mitigate noise.
May 12, 2023
Production Hits Full Speed at Chimney Hollow
With the busiest year of construction ahead for the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project, crews will be in full production on all components to ensure the project meets the rigorous four-year construction timeline.
After a year of construction, there is a lot of energy on site as we are now building vertically. With necessary foundational work for the project now complete, being able to see the visual changes today is exciting. In fact, the main dam has recently reached 75-feet-tall, which is more than a quarter of the way to the final height of 350 feet.
To remain on schedule, crews began working two 12-hour shifts, with 350 employees working during the day and 150 employees at night. The 150-employee increase from a year ago drastically ramps up activity on site. Safety is our top priority, which is why, among other things, crews routinely refuel and check equipment in between shifts.
