PhilaPort Pier 98 Annex Stormwater Upgrades, PA
AEG, a SOCOTEC Company supported stormwater infrastructure upgrades at PhilaPort’s Pier 98 Annex with environmental services, construction inspection and surveying.
Key Information
Project Name: PhilaPort Pier 98 Annex Stormwater Upgrades
Owner: PhilaPort
Location: Philadelphia County, PA
Services Provided: Surveying and Environmental
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The Challenge
Managing Stormwater Upgrades at an Active Port Facility
PhilaPort, the Port of Philadelphia undertook stormwater improvements at Pier 98 Annex, its largest pier, to support upgrades to an existing parking facility. The project involved the installation of four subsurface stormwater detention and slow-release structures, requiring coordination between environmental assessment, construction activities, field observations, and project closeout documentation.
As work progressed, soil stockpiles generated at the site needed to be evaluated to determine potential contamination levels and identify appropriate disposal facilities. Construction activities also required periodic field inspection and documentation to track progress, identify discrepancies between field conditions and design plans, and record changes occurring during construction.
To support the project through completion, PhilaPort required a multidisciplinary approach combining environmental consultation, construction oversight, documentation, and surveying services.
The Solution
Environmental, Inspection and Survey Support
AEG, a SOCOTEC Company initially provided environmental services before expanding its role to support construction oversight, documentation, and final project surveying.
The team provided the following services:
Environmental soil sampling and chemistry analysis: AEG sampled and analyzed waste soil stockpiles generated at the project site.
Clean-fill evaluation: Environmental soil sampling and chemistry analysis were performed in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) 2020 clean-fill policy.
Soil results assessment: Analytical results were compared with Statewide Health Standards to evaluate contamination levels and determine appropriate disposal facilities.
Environmental reporting: A summary report documented the findings and recommendations resulting from the soil assessment.
Construction inspection: An on-site construction inspector periodically observed and photographed construction activities throughout the project.
Design and field comparison: Field observations were compared with project design plans, with discrepancies identified and documented.
Construction documentation: Daily reports recorded construction progress, as-built changes, and contractor compliance with project specifications.
Milestone inspection coordination: AEG ensured inspector presence during key project milestones, including inspections conducted by the City of Philadelphia's Special Inspections and other critical stages of construction.
Final As-Built Survey: Following construction, AEG performed a Final As-Built Survey to support project closeout.
This combination of environmental, inspection, and surveying capabilities enabled the team to provide continuity as the project moved from environmental assessment through active construction and final documentation.
AEG, a SOCOTEC Company initially provided environmental services before expanding its role to support construction oversight, documentation, and final project surveying.
The team provided the following services:
Environmental soil sampling and chemistry analysis: AEG sampled and analyzed waste soil stockpiles generated at the project site.
Clean-fill evaluation: Environmental soil sampling and chemistry analysis were performed in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) 2020 clean-fill policy.
Soil results assessment: Analytical results were compared with Statewide Health Standards to evaluate contamination levels and determine appropriate disposal facilities.
Environmental reporting: A summary report documented the findings and recommendations resulting from the soil assessment.
Construction inspection: An on-site construction inspector periodically observed and photographed construction activities throughout the project.
Design and field comparison: Field observations were compared with project design plans, with discrepancies identified and documented.
Construction documentation: Daily reports recorded construction progress, as-built changes, and contractor compliance with project specifications.
Milestone inspection coordination: AEG ensured inspector presence during key project milestones, including inspections conducted by the City of Philadelphia's Special Inspections and other critical stages of construction.
Final As-Built Survey: Following construction, AEG performed a Final As-Built Survey to support project closeout.
This combination of environmental, inspection, and surveying capabilities enabled the team to provide continuity as the project moved from environmental assessment through active construction and final documentation.
The Results
Supporting Construction Compliance and Project Closeout
Through its expanded role, AEG, a SOCOTEC Company provided PhilaPort with environmental findings, ongoing construction documentation, and final as-built information to support the completion of the Pier 98 Annex stormwater improvements.
The environmental assessment helped determine appropriate disposal options for waste soil generated during construction, based on analytical results and applicable Pennsylvania standards.
During construction, periodic inspections and daily reporting provided a documented record of construction progress, field conditions, discrepancies, as-built changes, and contractor compliance with specifications.
The Final As-Built Survey then provided additional documentation to support project closeout following the installation of the four subsurface stormwater detention and slow-release structures.
By supporting multiple stages of the project, AEG, a SOCOTEC Company demonstrated its ability to combine environmental consulting, construction inspection, documentation, and surveying services for infrastructure improvements at a major port facility.
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