Oct 7 2015
Echo Barrier USA (Echo Barrier) is pleased to announce that the firm's sound-absorbing barriers have helped to reduce noise and disruption caused by construction of New York City's Second Avenue Subway.
Supporting a Monumental Undertaking in Public Transit
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) rebooted construction of the long-envisioned Second Avenue subway line in 2007 to reduce congestion in the east side subway system, which currently lacks capacity to keep up with high demand for transit. Construction of the subway tunnels, which occurs in Manhattan's densely populated East side, can be disruptive to neighboring residents and businesses. Noise is unavoidably emitted by the drilling and excavation of the tunnels.
Providing Calm and Quiet for New York City's East Side
The MTA and contractor Judlau Construction were conscientious of the enormous degree of sound produced by heavy equipment and work being done in a confined site parameter. They sought to be considerate to the communities' need for peace and quiet, and reached out to Echo Barrier for a heavy duty and durable noise barrier system that would be effective and easy to hang or move throughout the construction site.
A Durable Solution to Disruptive Noise
Kevin Gleckler, Judlau Site Superintendent, had also worked with the conventional sound 'blanket' system, so he was quick to recognize the significant differences between these and the Echo Barriers – in weight, durability and ease of handling. Mr. Gleckler went on to recount instances where the conventional 'blankets' ripped and tore off the fence with the first strong wind, whereas the Echo Barriers stayed right in place. He was impressed – not only with the heavy duty grommets that kept the Barriers in place but also with their overall quality and professional appearance. Mr. Gleckler's final observation was on cost and his frustration that those blankets that ripped off 'were not cheap!'
Source: http://www.echobarrier.com/