Athenica has been retained by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) to provide comprehensive environmental services at multiple parks, playgrounds, and logistical facilities in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Services being provided to NYC Parks include due diligence activities (Phase I Environmental Site Assessment) associated with property acquisition and sampling/inspection programs to assess existing conditions at facilities to be reconstructed or renovated. Depending on the scope of the planned reconstruction/renovation program, the sampling/inspection activities implemented at each location can include geologic and chemical characterization of shallow soil, geotechnical assessment, permeability/infiltration testing, asbestos sampling, lead-based paint assessment, and/or video inspection of sewer and drainage structures and piping (with cleanout of structures and piping as needed to facilitate the video inspections). Our reports provide conclusions and recommendations regarding soil quality and potential remedial actions (as warranted), footings and foundation elements for the planned site redevelopment, and potentially applicable Green Infrastructure components for storm water management.
Sufyan Khalid is our newest addition to the Hazmat Department. He is an Environmental Scientist with two years of experience and a diverse skill set, including implementing soil, groundwater, soil vapor/ambient air sampling programs; scoping and conducting subsurface investigations; providing oversight of remedial construction programs; utilizing field instrumentation for screening and air monitoring activities; implementation of Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) programs; and coordination and oversight of subcontractors and field personnel.His experience also includes conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) at residential, commercial, and industrial properties located in New Jersey and New York in accordance with applicable ASTM standard practices; data review and assessment; and assisting with preparation of reports to document investigation projects. We are happy that he has joined the Athenica Team.
