Frequently Asked Questions:

1. When will the project start?

October 2011

2. When will the project end?

April 2013

3. What is the project timeline?

Holly Decommissioning Project Timeline over 18 months

4. What percentage or what time frame will be dedicated to the “asbestos removal” portion of the plan? Is it during the entire 18 months or only during a certain phase of the project?

Approximately 5 months will be dedicated to asbestos removal and the removal will begin in January and last until July of 2012.

5. Are there any plans by the company who has the contract for Holly Street to sell any of the equipment inside the plant before it is demolished, such as the smaller items like lighting fixtures, work benches, storage cabinets, factory carts and things of that nature?

Under the contract terms that Austin Energy signed with TRC (the City of Austin awarded demolition contractor), TRC owns all of the equipment and materials and nothing will be left in Austin Energy’s possession for disposal. In the event TRC decides to sell some of the smaller items in the Austin area, we will notify the public.

6. Once demolition begins, will the hike and bike trail be rerouted?

The trail will remain in place as is until demolition is completed, then a newly added trail along the plant’s shoreline will reconnect with the existing shoreline trail.

7. What is the plan for the land that the power plant occupies? Park? Housing?

The land that will be left after the four power plant units are removed will remain as Austin Energy property.  A fence surrounding this area as well as the switchyard to the North, the substation on the west, and the adjacent statcom facilities will be constructed after the demolition and all remediation activities have been completed.  This area is required by Austin Energy to maintain the energized electrical facilities and infrastructure that will continue to supply power to the downtown area and other parts of the city.

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8. Will the portion of the trail near the plant be kept open for group walking or running events during demolition?

Yes it will be kept open during the entire time the plant is being demolished. At no time will the trail be closed. During working hours there will be flaggers that will momentarily stop any joggers or bicyclists where the trail crosses the haul road going into the plant if a truck is approaching the trail crossing.

9. Why are there trucks going up Mildred instead of Pedernales like was stated before?

The trucks going up Mildred are removing material from the Canterbury lift station, a water and waste water project. Truck traffic associated with the Holly Plant removal will only travel on Perdenales and Cesar Chavez streets.