ABOUT
This project consisted of the construction of a new nuclear spent fuel storage facility, support facilities, and expansion of the Protected Area for Salem Units 1&2 and Hope Creek Unit 1 in Hancock’s Bridge, New Jersey.
Installation of approximately 1,400 “Soilcrete” columns, 3’ x 15’ and up to 50’ in depth. Over 11,000 tons of cement/slag was used.
Installation of 3 spent fuel cask pads approximately 3’ x 90’ x 260’ and incorporating 7,800 CY of concrete. The area above the soilcrete columns is filled with 3 ft of compacted engineered fill with geogrid material prior to the slab construction. The pads have integral electrical and control conduit systems for thermal monitoring capability.
Construction of a fabrication area for staging and placing concrete in the storage container casks. Installation of a new 100’x 60’ foundation for equipment and storage of the casks.
Construction of the Heavy Haul Path required for a crawler to move the casks from the plant and storage pad, including soil stabilization, underground utility protection, roadway improvements, turning pads, and support systems.
Construction of a new access roadway about 1 mile long including all site improvements, soil stabilization, drainage, paving, guide rails, signage, etc.
Expansion of the existing Protected Area around the spent fuel storage facility and associated Security systems including CCTV cameras, infrared, perifield, high mast lighting, fencing, vehicle barriers, etc.
OWNER
PSE&G Nuclear, LLC
PROJECT VALUE
$27,000,000
