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Photos & Videos: Barrier Wall Construction

A worker uses an inclinometer to measure the slope of the underground barrier wall as part of regular monitoring.

July 2014 - A worker uses an inclinometer to measure the slope of the underground barrier wall as part of regular monitoring.
A dredge removes lake bottom material near the barrier wall (lower right corner). Plans are to complete dredging in 2014, a year ahead of schedule.

April 2014 - A dredge removes lake bottom material near the barrier wall (lower right corner). Plans are to complete dredging in 2014, a year ahead of schedule.
Concrete is poured behind the barrier wall.

February 2012 - Concrete is poured behind the barrier wall.
Workers install support structures behind the barrier wall.

February 2012 - Workers install support structures behind the barrier wall.
Barrier wall Phase III panels are driven into the ground.

October 2011 - Barrier wall Phase III panels are driven into the ground.
Workers check the steel.

October 2011 - Workers check the steel.
Workers continue installing Phase III of the barrier wall.

October 2011 - Workers continue installing Phase III of the barrier wall.
A worker uses a torch during barrier wall construction.

October 2011 - A worker uses a torch during barrier wall construction.
A vibratory hammer drives steel panels into the ground.

October 2011 - A vibratory hammer drives steel panels into the ground.
Workers check the alignment of the panels.

October 2011 - Workers check the alignment of the panels.
Phase III of the barrier wall in the vicinity of Harbor Brook.

September 2011 - Phase III of the barrier wall in the vicinity of Harbor Brook.
A worker uses a torch on the steel.

September 2011 - A worker uses a torch on the steel.
The vibratory hammer being positioned.

September 2011 - The vibratory hammer being positioned.
Phase III of the barrier wall continues near Harbor Brook.

September 2011 - Phase III of the barrier wall continues near Harbor Brook.
Workers check the steel before it is driven into the ground.

September 2011 - Workers check the steel before it is driven into the ground.
Steel is hoisted into place.

September 2011 - Steel is hoisted into place.
Steel panels are stacked on site before use.

May 2011 - Steel panels are stacked on site before use.
The first steel arrives to the shoreline to begin Phase III of the Barrier Wall.

May 2011 - The first steel arrives to the shoreline to begin Phase III of the Barrier Wall.
Each steel panel is tested to ensure superior quality.

May 2011 - Each steel panel is tested to ensure superior quality.
Worker at JPW Riggers where panels were assembled.

May 2011 - Worker at JPW Riggers where panels were assembled.
The interlocking steel pieces are coated with sealant.

May 2011 - The interlocking steel pieces are coated with sealant.
Steel panels are ready for Phase III of the barrier wall.

May 2011 - Steel panels are ready for Phase III of the barrier wall.
A steel panel is ready to be lifted into place.

July 2010 - A steel panel is ready to be lifted into place.
A steel panel is lowered into place as work continues on Phase II of the Barrier Wall.

July 2010 - A steel panel is lowered into place as work continues on Phase II of the Barrier Wall.
Grading work continues along the shoreline next to Phase II of the Barrier Wall.

October 2009 - Grading work continues along the shoreline next to Phase II of the Barrier Wall.
Worker compacts the shoreline along Phase II of the Barrier Wall.

October 2009 - Worker compacts the shoreline along Phase II of the Barrier Wall.
Barrier wall steel panels are driven into the ground to stop groundwater from reaching the lake.

October 2009 - Barrier wall steel panels are driven into the ground to stop groundwater from reaching the lake.
Workers move gravel behind the barrier wall.

October 2009 - Workers move gravel behind the barrier wall.
A Handheld Remote Unit Controls the Vibratory Hammer

August 2008 - A Handheld Remote Unit Controls the Vibratory Hammer
The Consistency and Height of Each Steel Panel is Checked as the Wall Expands

August 2008 - The Consistency and Height of Each Steel Panel is Checked as the Wall Expands
A Worker Directs the Vibratory Hammer with a Remote Control

August 2008 - A Worker Directs the Vibratory Hammer with a Remote Control
Worker Checks Installation Progress

August 2008 - Worker Checks Installation Progress
The Hammer Creates a Vibration, Allowing the Panels to Slide into Place

August 2008 - The Hammer Creates a Vibration, Allowing the Panels to Slide into Place
Welding Panels Together Prevents Panels from Shifting

August 2008 - Welding Panels Together Prevents Panels from Shifting
Worker Welds Panels Together

August 2008 - Worker Welds Panels Together

Worker Completes Progress Check

August 2008 - Worker Completes Progress Check
Workers Discuss Next Steps

August 2008 - Workers Discuss Next Steps
Worker Attaches Vibratory Hammer to Panel

August 2008 - Worker Attaches Vibratory Hammer to Panel
Each Panel is Two Feet Wide, Weighing One-and-One-Half Tons

August 2008 - Each Panel is Two Feet Wide, Weighing One-and-One-Half Tons
Worker Helps Guide Panel into Place

August 2008 - Worker Helps Guide Panel into Place
Worker Signals to Vibratory Hammer Technician

August 2008 - Worker Signals to Vibratory Hammer Technician
Worker Inspects Steel Panel

August 2008 - Worker Inspects Steel Panel
A Technician Controls the Vibratory Hammer from an Excavator

August 2008 - A Technician Controls the Vibratory Hammer from an Excavator
Workers Monitor Installation Process

August 2008 - Workers Monitor Installation Process
When Complete, the Second Phase of the Barrier Wall Will Span 1,650 Feet

August 2008 - When Complete, the Second Phase of the Barrier Wall Will Span 1,650 Feet

Steel Panel is Driven to Desired Depth

December 2007 - Steel Panel is Driven to Desired Depth
Hammer Drives Steel Panel into Place

December 2007 - Hammer Drives Steel Panel into Place
Vibratory Hammer is Controlled Remotely

December 2007 - Vibratory Hammer is Controlled Remotely
Vibratory Hammer Begins its Work

December 2007 - Vibratory Hammer Begins its Work
Worker Moves Cables

December 2007 - Worker Moves Cables
Vibratory Hammer Atop Steel Panel

December 2007 - Vibratory Hammer Atop Steel Panel
Vibratory Hammer is Attached to Steel Panel

December 2007 - Vibratory Hammer is Attached to Steel Panel
Cables Help Guide Vibratory Hammer

December 2007 - Cables Help Guide Vibratory Hammer
Vibratory Hammer Lifted

December 2007 - Vibratory Hammer Lifted
Worker Operates Machinery

December 2007 - Worker Operates Machinery
Vibratory Hammer Attached to Machinery

December 2007 - Vibratory Hammer Attached to Machinery
Technician Inspects Vibratory Hammer

December 2007 - Technician Inspects Vibratory Hammer
Steel Panel before being Driven in Ground by Vibratory Hammer

December 2007 - Steel Panel before being Driven in Ground by Vibratory Hammer
Ice Removal

December 2007 - Ice Removal
Wall Section Guided into Place

December 2007 - Wall Section Guided into Place
Steel Panel Moved into Place

December 2007 - Steel Panel Moved into Place
Worker Attaches Cable to Wall Section

December 2007 - Worker Attaches Cable to Wall Section
Workers Inspect Machinery

December 2007 - Workers Inspect Machinery
Workers Move Steel Panel

December 2007 - Workers Move Steel Panel
Lakeshore Along I-690

December 2007 - Lakeshore Along I-690
Barrier Wall Installation

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Installation
Barrier Wall Installation

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Installation
Barrier Wall Installation

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Installation
Barrier Wall Installation

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Installation
Barrier Wall Installation

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Installation
Barrier Wall Installation

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Installation
Barrier Wall Installation

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Installation
Barrier Wall Installation

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Installation
Steel Panel Rigging

October 2006 - Steel Panel Rigging
Steel Panel Sealant

October 2006 - Steel Panel Sealant
Barrier Wall Steel Panels

October 2006 - Barrier Wall Steel Panels