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4.8 Resource Contamination
4.8.1 Existing Conditions
Both the Meadowlands Sports Complex and the Project Area are located in a highly
disturbed industrial and urbanized landscape within the HMD. Historic and present day
activities have resulted in soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment contamination
in many areas of the HMD (USACE and USEPA, 1995).
Prior to the 1970s, unregulated filling of wetlands in the HMD was performed to create
sites for commercial and industrial facilities. There is little information available on the
origin, ownership, types of material used, or of other details of these filled areas. In
addition, municipal sewage and industrial wastes have been discharged to the lower
Hackensack River and its tributaries for more than 150 years. A study performed in
1995 by the USEPA and the USACE identified 68 industrial discharges, 3 power�
generating plants, 7 wastewater treatment plants, 32 combined sewer overflows, 12
emergency overflows, and 16 landfills in the HMD (USACE and USEPA, 1995). Water
quality in the region is also adversely affected by tidal inflow from Newark Bay, which
contributes approximately 70% of the total pollutant load in the lower Hackensack River
(USACE, 2002). (Refer to Section 4.3 for more information about surface water quality.)
The lands upon which the Meadowlands Sports Complex, including the Project Area,
was built were created through the placement of borrow fill materials secured from off�
site or hydraulic sources to supplement suitable materials on the property, either as part
of the development of lands along NJ Route 120 or as part of the Sports Complex
construction (Jack McCormick & Associates, 1972). These fill materials were used to
establish design grades in areas of dikes, embankments, and level�elevated sites. Clay
excavated prior to construction was utilized as impervious fill for tops of dikes,
embankments, and other raised areas. No industrial or landfilling activities have
occurred on the Meadowlands Sports Complex Property, including within the Project
Area, during the past three decades (NJSEA, 2004).
The Project Area currently contains the existing Giants Stadium, the Giants practice
fields and bubble, and associated parking lots, roadways, and grass medians. The
existing Giants Stadium was built under the direction of NJSEA in the early 1970’s
within an undeveloped marshland area. Approximately 3.5 million cubic yards of
dredged materials from the Lower New York Harbor were imported by hydraulic
pipeline for the construction of the Sport Complex (USACE, 1975).
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NM Stadco performed a series of studies to examine the Project Area for potential
resource contamination. These studies are documented in the following reports:
• Preliminary Assessment Report, New Meadowlands Stadium Project, prepared
by Langan, dated 12 May 2006;
• Site Investigation Report and Remedial Action Work Plan, New Meadowlands
Stadium Project, prepared by Langan, dated 12 May 2006;
• Methane Investigation Report, New Meadowlands Stadium Project, prepared by
Langan, dated 12 May 2006; and
• Hazmat Inspection Report, New Meadowlands Stadium Project, Draft, prepared
by Langan, dated 28 March 2006.
Preliminary Assessment
The Preliminary Assessment (PA) Report was performed in accordance with the NJDEP
Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (N.J.A.C. 7:26E), and evaluated the site
history and current operations to identify potentially contaminated Areas of Concern
(AOC) currently and/or formerly located within the Project Area (Appendix E). The PA
identified 12 AOCs within the Project Area including former underground storage tanks,
stormwater collection system, historic spills and a series of locations within the existing
Giants Stadium (i.e., chemical storage cabinets, maintenance shop, carpenter shop,
electrical transformers, X�ray room and photographic darkroom). The PA was submitted
to the NJDEP for review in May of 2006.
The NJDEP’s Historic Fill Map indicates the presence of historic fill material on the
Project Area (Figure 4�15). Based on a review of the 1972 Environmental Impact
Statement for Giants Stadium, the 1978 Final Environmental Statement for the Permit
to Construct an Embankment and Other Facilities on Berry’s Creek, and various historic
aerial photographs, it was determined that the existing non�indigenous material
underlying the Project Area was deposited to raise topographical grade prior to the
development of the site in the late 1960s and early 1970s (Langan, 2006b). As such,
this non�indigenous fill material can be appropriately classified as “historic fill” under
NJDEP’s current definition provided in the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation
(N.J.A.C. 7:26E�4.6). The PA recommended further investigation of the historic fill
material within the Project Area to evaluate the presence of contaminants above the
potentially applicable remediation standards.
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Site Investigation
A Site Investigation Report and Remedial Action Work Plan (SI/RAWP) was prepared in
accordance with the NJDEP Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (N.J.A.C.
7:26E) to summarize the site investigation activities performed within the Project Area
and to detail proposed remedial actions for the identified contamination (Appendix F).
As part of the site investigation a subsurface analysis was performed to determine if
contaminants in the Project Area are present above the NJDEP Soil Cleanup Criteria
(SCC), a set of concentration limits for common soil contaminants to protect human
health. The SI/RAWP was submitted to the NJDEP for review in May of 2006.
The first subsurface investigation, conducted in June 2005, revealed levels of semi�
volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), metals, and polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
above SCC in portions of the site’s shallow, non�native soils (Langan, 2006c).
Supplemental site investigations were conducted in September 2005 and November/
December 2005 to delineate the extent of contamination not covered under the
NJDEP’s definition of typical historic fill material.
Benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phenol, PCBs, pesticides (i.e.,
dieldrin) and/or metals (i.e. antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, copper, lead,
mercury, and zinc) were detected within the Project Area above the NJDEP SCC. The
majority of the exceedances of the NJDEP SCC detected within the Project Area are for
compounds included in NJDEP’s definition of typical historic fill material including PAHs,
arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, lead, and zinc. The remaining compounds detected above
the NJDEP SCC are not listed on NJDEP’s Historic Fill Database. These compounds
include PCBs, benzene, chrysene, bis(2�ethylhexyl)phthalate, phenol, pesticides (i.e.,
dieldrin), antimony, barium, copper, and mercury.
In compliance with the NJDEP’s Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, a
Baseline Ecological Evaluation (BEE) was completed to assess potential ecological
receptors located on and surrounding the site and is part of the SI/RAWP. Specifically,
the BEE was completed to determine if environmentally sensitive areas, contaminants
of potential ecological concern (COPECs), and on�site and off�site migration pathways
co�exist. The BEE consisted of a site inspection and evaluation of analytical data
collected during the SI. The results of the BEE, which are presented in Appendix F,
identified that due to the absence of environmentally sensitive areas onsite and the
limited migration pathways, no ecological impacts are anticipated at the site. Potential
off�site ecological receptors, wetlands adjacent to the site, are separated from the
Project Area by a dike/cut�off wall which was built along the Walden Swamp more than
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30 years ago. Thus, there are no physical interactions between Project Area activities
and wetlands. Therefore, no further ecological investigations were recommended
(Langan, 2006c).
Methane Investigation
As discussed in Section 4.2, the subsurface conditions at the Project Area generally
consist of fill materials underlain by organic silt and peat (marsh deposits), varved clay,
glacial till, and shale bedrock. Anaerobic degradation of organic materials in the fill and
peat can potentially produce methane gas. Methane gas is less dense than air and will
migrate upwards towards overlying structures. Methane can pose a hazard if it
accumulates in buildings, utilities, or other enclosed structures. The gas is
flammable/explosive at concentrations of 5% to 15% in air. Methane can also create an
asphyxiation hazard if it displaces oxygen in an occupied space.
A methane investigation was conducted between 15 June and 20 December 2005 to
determine the presence and concentration of methane gas in the soils at the locations
of the new structures proposed as part of the Stadium Project (Langan, 2006d). The
analytical results of soil gas samples revealed detectable concentrations of methane in
26 of the 27 samples. Detectable methane concentrations in the laboratory samples
ranged from 0.00022% to 52%. At 22 of the 32 sampling locations, methane
concentrations exceeded 1.25% (i.e., one�quarter of the lower explosive limit).
Hazmat Investigation
An investigation of hazardous materials, including asbestos containing materials (ACM),
Lead Based Paint (LBP), PCB/Mercury containing electrical components, was completed
for the existing Giants Stadium in order to evaluate environmental concerns during
demolition of the stadium (Langan, 2006e). The investigation found both ACM and LBP
within the stadium. The ACM identified within the stadium included:
• Floor covering (floor tile, linoleum, and mastic) (approximately 14,000 square
feet);
• Built�up roofing, flashing, and mastic over the plaza level offices and locker
rooms (approximately 53,000 square feet);
• Kitchen exhaust duct gaskets (approximately 500 square feet);
• Roof flashing and mastic (approximately 7,300 square feet);
• Transite parapet walls over the ticket booths (approximately 5,500 square
feet); and
• Elevator brake pads (assumed).
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The paint present on the vast majority of wall, column, floor, and door components
within the stadium was identified to be non�LBP. The following limited components
were found to be painted with LBP:
• Metal stair components;
• Tan paint on the old elevator door frame;
• Red paint on a cinder block wall in the men’s locker room at the Service
Level; and
• Chocolate colored paint on two exterior metal columns located at the Plaza
Level.
The investigation found no evidence of PCB or Mercury�containing electrical equipment
in the existing stadium. The fluorescent light fixtures inspected within the stadium
were labeled as “Non�PCB” and no mercury containing thermostat switches were
identified.
4.8.2 Impacts and Mitigation
Remedial Action Work Plan
A Remedial Action Work Plan (RAWP) was prepared to address on�site contamination
identified during the site investigation activities (Langan, 2006c). As described above in
Section 4.8.1, the results of the site investigation indicate that the imported fill materials
(historic fill) and native soils within the Project Area contain concentrations of benzene,
PAHs, phenol, PCBs, pesticides, and/or metals above the NJDEP SCC. However, a
majority of these compounds (i.e., the PAHs and selective metals) are reflective of the
NJDEP’s definition of typical historic fill material as set forth in NJDEP’s Technical
Requirements for Site Remediation. Therefore, areas of shallow soil contamination
above the unrestricted use SCC are proposed to be addressed through institutional and
engineering controls in the form of a cap over the historic fill material and a Deed
Notice. The proposed cap will consist of a combination of impermeable (i.e., building,
asphalt pavement) and more permeable materials (i.e., landscaped areas with a
minimum of 2 feet of clean fill over the historic fill). The proposed cap will eliminate
direct contact with the contaminated material, minimizing infiltration from precipitation,
and eliminating direct human exposure. The proposed Deed Notice will meet the
current requirements of Subchapter 8 and Appendix E of the NJDEP’s Technical
Requirements for Site Remediation.
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Contaminants that exceed the NJDEP SCC and do not meet the definition of historic fill
must be delineated and included in the Deed Notice (engineering and institutional
controls). The isolated areas in which total PCB concentrations exceed 10 ppm (the
Non�Residential SCC) are proposed to be further delineated and excavated as directed
and approved by the NJDEP. The soil excavated from these areas will be disposed off�
site. The benzene contamination detected in the Project Area will be delineated and a
temporary groundwater monitoring well will be installed to determine if groundwater
has been impacted. Based on the results of the monitoring, a determination will be
made as to whether the benzene contaminated soils will need to be excavated and
disposed of off�site or included within the engineering and institutional controls.
A RAWP detailing the proposed remedial actions discussed above has been prepared
and submitted to NJDEP for approval (Appendix F).
Soil Reuse Plan
Based on the types and locations of the soil contaminants and the proposed
construction activities, on�site soil reuse was selected as the most efficient and cost�
effective remedial strategy for managing impacted soils during construction (Langan,
2006c). Accordingly, a Soil Reuse Plan (SRP) has been developed and submitted to
NJDEP as part of the SI/RAWP (Appendix F). The SRP incorporates materials handling
criteria from both the NJDEP Rules and the Guidance Document for the Remediation of
Contaminated Soils (January 1998) into its procedures. The proposed soil reuse
activities will be performed in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local
regulations.
Excess materials excavated for the construction of the Stadium and other proposed
structures will be utilized in the areas of proposed building and roadway structures and
to achieve site grade as per the final design plans. The exact volume of soil to be reused
is unknown at this time because the design plans have not been finalized. The re�use of
on�site soil and recycled demolition debris from the existing stadium will be
implemented to the greatest degree possible during the construction of the Stadium
Project; however, it is likely that the engineering characteristics of some of the materials
will not be suitable for compacted fill and that some off�site disposal will be necessary.
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Methane Remediation Design
Based on the results of the Methane Investigation described above in Section 4.8.1,
methane mitigation will be incorporated into the design of the new Stadium, associated
Ancillary Development structures, and indoor practice facility (Langan, 2006d).
Preliminary recommendations for a methane remediation design include placing
perforated methane collection piping around the edges of the playing field structural
slab to vent gas that could accumulate beneath the slab and migrate sideways to
surrounding structures. The piping will be designed to drain freely in the event that
groundwater table fluctuations periodically submerge the piping. Gas collected in the
piping will be vented passively to the atmosphere or to an active methane system.
Perforated methane collection piping will also be located beneath the structural slabs
located around the playing field. Vacuum blowers will be used to actively vent methane
collected in the piping. The vacuum blowers and vent stacks will be located at grade
outside of the Stadium footprint to avoid running methane piping through occupied
spaces. The vacuum blowers will be equipped with methane sensors to monitor
methane concentrations in the piping and makeup air valves to dilute excessive
concentrations of methane. The sub�slab piping will be installed at approximate 30�foot
centers, although the spacing could be increased depending on the porosity of the fill
placed under the slabs or if a void space is created beneath the slabs. All sub�slab
piping will be supported by hangars embedded in the structural slabs. These
preliminary recommendations for the methane remediation design will be refined based
on more complete and detailed architectural and structural drawings of the proposed
Stadium and associated buildings.
Hazardous Material Handling
Prior to conducting any demolition activities in the existing stadium, all identified ACM
will be removed and disposed by a New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) licensed
asbestos handling contractor. Proper notifications will be filed with the USEPA, NJDOL,
NJDEP and New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) prior to the removal of any
ACM. In addition, to address the LBP identified within the existing stadium, the
demolition contractor will need to comply with 29 CFR 1926.62 OSHA regulations, and
take precautionary measures to ensure proper dust control and to limit employee
exposure to lead dust while performing demolition activities.
Prior to demolition of the stadium, hazardous materials consisting of ballasts/capacitors
with no identification labels and which are labeled as PCB�containing, mercury vapor
lamps, and fluorescent light bulbs will need to be properly removed, recycled, and/or
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disposed of at a landfill permitted to accept such waste. Disposal of solid waste
associated with the Stadium Project is discussed in more detail in Section 4.9.
Mitigation Measures
The contaminants identified in the Project Area pose no significant risk for construction
crews, as these compounds are of low mobility under normal conditions (Langan,
2006c). The prime exposure risk to construction crews may occur either through
prolonged dust inhalation or prolonged dermal contact. However, the use of common
engineering controls (dust control and appropriate work dress) and basic hygienic and
safe work practices specified in the site�specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) will
mitigate these concerns.
Mitigation measures will be implemented to minimize environmental impacts during
handling and transportation of the contaminated soil. These mitigation measures may
include:
• Saturation of soils, as needed, to keep fugitive dust under control during all
earthwork activities;
• Covering stockpiled materials with plastic, as needed, to keep fugitive dust
under control;
• Implementation of an approved Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
(SESCP);
• Storage of any contaminated soils or water will be in covered containers (roll�
off containers, DOT�approved drums, etc.);
• Temporary measures such as silt fences, hay bales, ditches, drains, berms,
dikes, and other features required to trap and contain sediments will be
provided and maintained to prevent sediment migration and to prevent water
flow from stockpiles;
• In accordance with NJDEP regulations, accumulation periods for
contaminated soils will be limited to 90 days for hazardous soils, if any, and
180 days for non�hazardous soils; and
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• A Contingency Plan will be developed which will include procedures for
notifications, emergency response, containment and cleanup of a spill, and
disposal of all wastes generated as a result of the spill and the subsequent
cleanup.
Upon review of the PA, SI/RAWP, and Methane Investigation Report for the Stadium
Project submitted in May 2006, the NJDEP issued a 9 August 2006 Comment Letter
providing further direction and guidance regarding the evaluation and remediation of the
contamination within the Project Area (Appendix A). NM Stadco and NJSEA are
working to address NJDEP’s comments, which will include performing additional
sampling to delineate the mercury and dieldrin contamination discussed above. The
completion of NJDEP’s review process will result in the approval of the RAWP and SRP.
These approved documents will be used to develop proper specifications for the
construction of the Stadium Project.
4.9 Solid Waste and Recycling
4.9.1 Existing Conditions
In accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A 13:1E�20), Bergen
County implemented an interim three year solid waste management strategy in April of
2002. By way of resolution of the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders dated
December 23, 1983, the Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) was designated as
the agency responsible for the implementation of the Bergen County District Solid
Waste Management Plan. The plan is based on an open market in which solid waste
generated within Bergen County may be disposed of at any duly permitted and licensed
facility, regardless of the location of such facility. Several solid waste management
facilities are located within Bergen County, including facilities classified as landfills,
transfer stations, and recycling facilities. Landfills accept solid waste, compress the
waste, and bury the waste. Transfer stations accept solid or liquid waste, repackage
the waste, and transport the waste to another facility for final disposal. Recycling
facilities rework solid waste to produce a material that has value and can be reused
(BUCA, 2006).
At the facilities currently located onsite, including Giants Stadium and the Giants training
facilities, employees, players and fans generate solid waste, which is removed from the
site by a private carting company. The commercial carter picks up solid waste from the
stadium and takes the waste to transfer stations where recyclable materials are
separated from solid waste. Solid waste is consolidated into larger trucks for transport
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to landfills. The NJSEA estimates that approximately 60 tons of solid waste is produced
on game days at Giants Stadium.
4.9.2 Impacts and Mitigation
It is anticipated that a Solid Waste Management and Recycling Plan for the construction
and operation phases of the Stadium Project will be prepared and implemented to
coordinate the collection and disposal of solid wastes and recyclables. This plan will
ensure that all requirements of applicable State and County solid waste and recycling
regulations are met.
Construction Phase
Solid waste typically generated during construction of developments like the Stadium
Project includes concrete, asphalt, wood, drywall, glass, metals and other composite
materials. This type of construction debris may be classified as Class B recyclables per
NJDEP Regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:26A�1 et seq.) if it has been source separated. The solid
waste generated during construction of the Stadium Project will either be recycled or
sent to a transfer facility for disposal. As indicated in the New Meadowlands Stadium
Master Plan, “smart growth” and “sustainable” construction practices will be employed
by NM Stadco where possible, including waste sorting and recycling (NM Stadco, 2006).
For solid waste generated during construction to be recycled, it needs to be source
separated at the construction site. The most efficient way to accomplish this separation
is to make recycling containers available to all construction personnel (i.e., place such
containers at all parts of the jobsite where work with recyclable materials is likely to
occur) and make separation of materials mandatory for all workers. Regardless of
whether the solid waste is recycled or sent to a transfer company for disposal, the
chosen facility will be contacted prior to initiation of construction activities so that
scheduling and other details can be arranged.
The re�use of on�site soil and recycled demolition debris from the existing stadium will
be implemented to the greatest degree possible. A site�specific SRP has been prepared
for the Stadium Project (Langan, 2006c). The SRP is for the reuse of site�wide historic
fill material that will be generated during excavation activities associated with the
construction of the Stadium, Giants Training Facility and Ancillary Development. See
Section 4.8 for details regarding the SRP. Additionally, building and wall
masonry/concrete from demolition activities of the existing stadium that is free of metal,
wood, and trash will be crushed and recycled for use as compacted fill at the site.
Concrete debris proposed for reuse as compacted fill will be crushed into a well�graded
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mixture with pieces having a maximum size of 3 inches. The reuse/recycling of
demolition materials will be performed in accordance with established environmental
requirements for the site.
A Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Investigation was also completed in 2006 to assess the
presence of hazardous materials in the existing stadium to ensure the proper handling
and disposal of all solid waste generated during demolition of the stadium (Langan
2006e). The Hazmat Investigation identified ACM, LBP, and PCB/Mercury containing
electrical components within the existing stadium. Collectively, these materials are
referred to as hazardous materials or hazmat. The Hazmat Investigation is summarized
in Section 4.8 and describes the type and estimated quantity of various groups of
hazardous materials identified in the existing stadium as well as proposed measures to
be taken to ensure proper handling of hazardous materials during demolition and
disposal of this solid waste.
Operation Phase
Solid waste removal operations after the completion of the Stadium Project are
expected to be the same as under current conditions. A commercial carter will continue
to pick up solid waste from the new Stadium and other Project facilities where it will be
taken to transfer stations for eventual transport to landfills.
The volume of solid waste generated by the Stadium Project will be determined by
facility operations and the number of patrons that visit the site. Table 4�6 shows the
projected solid waste production for operation of the Stadium Project. During game
days, the total projected solid waste produced is expected to be approximately 60 tons,
although estimates from the operation of the current stadium indicate a higher number
(Duffy, 2006). When the stadium is not in use, significantly less solid waste will be
produced resulting mainly from the Giants Training Facility and Ancillary Development,
which are projected to produce approximately 3.5 and 5 tons of solid waste per day,
respectively. The solid waste generated by the new Stadium and Giants Training
Facility is expected to be similar to that generated by these uses under current site
conditions. The Ancillary Development associated with the Project will result in an
increase in solid waste from that currently generated onsite. However, this increase in
solid waste is not expected to overburden Bergen County’s solid waste handling
services. The capacity of Bergen County solid waste handing services was examined
by the NJDEP in the State�Wide Solid Waste Management Plan 2006 (NJDEP, 2005b).
The plan identifies several transfer and recycling facilities located in Bergen County,
which are available to receive solid waste. Possible transfer stations that could be
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utilized during operation of the Stadium Project include Meile Sanitation that has a
capacity of 90 tons per day and was 77.40% utilized in 2002. Another underutilized
transfer station is the Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. North Arlington facility
which has a capacity of 2000 tons per day and was 32.60% utilized in 2002. Regardless
of which transfer station is utilized for the solid waste generated by the Stadium Project,
NM Stadco will address the handling of waste removal in accordance with all applicable
State and local solid waste regulations.
Table 4�6
Projected Solid Waste Production for Operation of the Project
Component
Proposed Size
(Gross Floor
Area Square
Feet)
Waste
Generation
Source
Classification1
Waste Source
Generation Rate
(lb/sq ft/day)2
Generation Rate
for Project
Component
(tons/day)
Stadium 2,100,000 � � � � � � 60
Giants Training
Facility3 300,000 Office 0.023 3.45
Ancillary
Development 617,000
Commercial
Retail 0.017 5.24
Total 68.69
Notes:
1. Waste Generation Source Classification based on CIWMB categories
2. Waste Source Generation Rate based on average of listed generation rates for particular waste
generation source
3. 100,000 sq. ft. of Training Facility fields excluded
Source: CIWMB, 2006; Duffy, 2006
NM Stadco will comply with all applicable State and local recycling regulations. The Solid
Waste Management and Recycling Plan expected to be prepared and implemented for
the Stadium Project will require the recycling of glass, paper, and other Class A
recyclables, thereby reducing the solid waste eventually entering landfills. The Stadium
Project will not result in any significant impacts on solid waste and recycling services in
the region.
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4.10 Utilities and Infrastructure
4.10.1 Existing Conditions
The Meadowlands Sports Complex contains a network of existing utilities and related
infrastructure that supports its current facilities (i.e., Giants Stadium, Continental Airlines
Arena, and Meadowlands Racetrack). These utilities and infrastructure, which include
stormwater management, sanitary sewers, potable water, electric, gas, and
telecommunication services, are part of a larger, regional network serving not only the
Sports Complex but the entire HMD and portions of Bergen and Hudson Counties.
The following sections present a discussion of the types of utilities currently serving the
Meadowlands Sports Complex, including the Project Area. The existing roadway
infrastructure serving the Project Area and surrounding area is presented in Section
4.11.
4.10.1.1 Stormwater Management
4.10.1.1.1 Stormwater Conveyance System
The Meadowlands Sports Complex, including the Project Area, is served by a
stormwater management system that collects runoff from impervious surfaces (i.e.,
parking lot areas, roadways, buildings, etc.) and conveys the stormwater through a
network of underground pipes to a series of four man-made lagoons (Figure 4-16).
These lagoons, located within the NJSEA property, are currently used to store, transfer
and release stormwater runoff into Berry’s Creek (Jack McCormick and Associates,
1978). All the lagoons are located on the West Site of the Meadowlands Sports
Complex, but are outside of the Project Area.
Lagoon 1 is located adjacent to Berry’s Creek and serves as the final stormwater
detention area prior to discharging to Berry’s Creek (Figure 4-16). Lagoon 2 is located
next to Lagoon 1 and collects runoff from the southwest portion of the West Site.
Lagoon 3 is located on the west side of NJ Route 120 near its intersection with NJ
Route 3, and stores stormwater collected from the eastern portion of the parking area
for the Giants Stadium and from the majority of the parking area and roadways on the
Continental Airlines Arena Site. Lagoon 4 is located in the middle of the Meadowlands
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Racetrack and stores stormwater runoff from the racetrack facilities and parking areas
to the north of Giants Stadium. The drainage areas of Lagoons 2, 3 and 4 are ultimately
conveyed to Lagoon 1 by a pump system prior to discharge to Berry’s Creek.
The lagoons are hydraulically interconnected with underground pipes that serve as
equalizer lines (NJSEA, 2004). Sluice gates and pumps regulate water flow so that the
water surface in Lagoons 2 through 4 is maintained at an approximate elevation of +2
feet NGVD, with the pipe inverts ranging between elevation -9.7 and -17.7 feet NGVD.
When the water level in Lagoon 3 reaches a high level, sluice gates are raised and
stormwater flows through an existing 84-inch concrete equalizer pipe, into a junction
chamber that releases water to a pipe that drains to Lagoon 2. Lagoon 4 also ultimately
drains to Lagoon 2, through a 96-inch concrete equalizer pipe to the junction chamber,
which releases water that flows in a southwesterly direction to Lagoon 2. Excess
stormwater from Lagoon 2 is then pumped up into Lagoon 1. Lagoon 1 maintains a
water surface elevation of approximately +13.3 feet NGVD. Stormwater is discharged
from Lagoon 1 to Berry’s Creek through sluice gates; however, the discharge capacity
of the gates is ultimately limited by the capacity of the pumps in Lagoon 2, which is 650
cubic feet per second (cfs).
4.10.1.1.2 Existing Drainage Characteristics
The site’s existing topography generally slopes from the stadium area to the
surrounding lagoons. As presented in the Stormwater Management Report (Appendix
C), the existing site drainage is divided into five main sub-drainage areas: Drainage Area
2 (EX-DA-2), Drainage Area 3 (EX-DA-3), Drainage Area 4 (EX-DA-4), Drainage Area 5
(EX-DA-5), and Drainage Area 6 (EX-DA-6) (Figure 4-16). The size of the drainage area
and the impervious coverage for these five existing drainage areas is provided in Table
4-7. Characteristics of these sub-drainage areas are provided below.
Drainage Area 2 (EX-DA-2) is a 107.93-acre drainage area located west of Giants
Stadium that consists mainly of an existing parking lot, training facilities, and a portion of
the Giants Stadium. The runoff produced from these drainage areas is collected by
existing catch basins and conveyed through a network of underground pipes to Lagoon
2.
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Table 4-7
Existing and Proposed Drainage Area Land Coverage
Drainage Area Area
Drained
Impervious Area
CN=98 (Acres)
Roof Area
CN=98 (Acres)
Pervious Area
CN=77 (Acres)
TOTAL AREA
(Acres)
Composite Curve Number
(CN Value)
Existing Drainage Areas EX-DA-2 Project Site 89.83 0 18.10 107.93 94
Project Site 50.71 10.19 13.09 73.99 94 Xanadu 44.9 3.6 2.5 51 97
EX-DA-3
Total 95.61 13.79 15.59 124.99 - EX-DA-4 Project Site 186.53 13.99 41.78 242.30 94
EX-DA-5* Project Site 1.67 0 4.41 6.08 83
EX-DA-6* Project Site 1.36 0 2.44 3.80 85 Proposed Drainage Areas
PA-DA-2 Project Site 80.11 3.68 23.62 107.41 93 Project Site 72.55 1.76 13.65 87.96 95
Xanadu 32.3 4.7 8.5 45.5 94
PA-DA-3 Total 104.85 6.46 22.15 133.46 -
PA-DA-4 Project Site 170.19 25.46 43.08 238.73 94
* These areas drain offsite, not to the Sports Complex lagoons. (Note impervious area is defined as pavement and hardscape (excludes roofs and main stadium field.)) Source: Langan, 2006a.
Drainage Area 3 (EX-DA-3), which is separated into two sub-drainage areas, is located
south of Giants Stadium and drains to Lagoon 3 near Stadium Club Road. The first sub-
drainage area is a 73.99-acre area located on the West Site that consists mainly of an
existing parking lot and a large portion of Giants Stadium. The second sub-drainage area
is a 51-acre area located on the East Site that consists of the existing Continental Arena
and paved parking areas. Runoff from these two sub-drainage areas is collected in
existing catch basins and conveyed through a network of underground pipes to Lagoon
3.
Drainage Area 4 (EX-DA-4) is a 242.30-acre area located north of Giants Stadium that
consists of an existing parking lot and the Meadowlands Racetrack. Drainage from this
area is collected in existing catch basins and conveyed through a network of
underground pipes to Lagoon 4.
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Drainage Area 5 (EX-DA-5) is a 6.08-acre drainage area located east of Giants Stadium
that consists of an on-site parking lot (120 South Lot). Area EX-DA-5 discharges off-site
to a radio tower site located south of the East Site via a discharge pipe under Route
120.
Drainage Area 6 (EX-DA-6) is a 3.80-acre drainage area located east of Giants Stadium
that consists of ramps from Route 120 and infield areas. EX-DA-6 currently drains off-
site to the Cedar Ditch.
4.10.1.1.3 Existing Hydrology
Peak discharges for the drainage areas included in the Stormwater Management Report
were calculated using the SCS Method and a Type III 24-hour storm distribution for
select storm events (2-, 10-, 25-, and 100-year storm events) (Langan, 2006a) (Table 4-
8).
As discussed above, the lagoon system includes a pump system to regulate the water
levels of the lagoons and discharge of stormwater to Berry’s Creek. The pump station is
located between Lagoons 1 and 2, and is operated manually on an event-by-event basis.
Depending on the intensity of the anticipated storm, Lagoons 2, 3, and 4 are pumped
down to a level to provide storage capacity for new rain events (Langan, 2006a).
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Table 4-8
Existing Drainage Area Peak Flows
Drainage Area Area (Ac)
CN
2-year, 24-hr
Storm Event (cfs)
10-year, 24-hr
Storm Event (cfs)
25-year, 24-hr
Storm Event (cfs)
100-year, 24-hr
Storm Event (cfs)
EX-DA-2 (To Lagoon 2)
107.93 94 199.02 323.47 405.53 548.06
EX-DA-3 (To Lagoon 3)*
124.99 94 268.81 430.36 537.11 722.84
EX-DA-4 (To Lagoon 4)
242.30 94 506.50 822.53 1030.89 1392.82
Total Area to Lagoons
475.22 - - - - -
EX-DA-5 (To Radio Tower Site)
6.08 83 10.01 19.33 25.68 36.82
EX-DA-6 (To Cedar Ditch)
3.8 85 6.84 12.74 16.72 23.67
Total Area to Offsite
9.88 -- -- -- -- --
Total 485.10 - 976.89 1584.56 1986.16 2684.10 Note: Total peak flows are taken from the sum of the hydrographs provided in the Stormwater Management Report (Appendix C). * Includes Xanadu flows Source: Langan, 2006a.
4.10.1.2 Sanitary Sewer Service
The Project Area is located within the area served by the Bergen County Utilities
Authority (BCUA) Little Ferry wastewater treatment facility (Figure 4-17) (NJMC, 2004).
BCUA provides sewage disposal for 46 of the 70 municipalities in Bergen County,
including East Rutherford where the Sports Complex is situated. The Little Ferry facility
operates under NJPDES Permit Number NJ0020028, with a permitted design flow of 94
million gallons per day (mgd) and has a peak month design capacity of 109 mgd (BCUA,
2005). The average daily flow for calendar year 2002 was 69.39 mgd (BCUA, 2003); for
2003 it was 85.19 mgd (NJSEA, 2004); for 2004 it was 81.58 mgd; and for 2005 was
85.87 mgd (BCUA, 2005).
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The Little Ferry facility provides advanced secondary treatment of sanitary wastewater
and discharges the treated effluent to the Hackensack River. Of the flow processed
during 2005, an average of 1.418 mgd of treated effluent was supplied to Public Service
Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) for use as cooling tower make-up water at its power
generating facilities located across the Hackensack River in Ridgefield, New Jersey from
Little Ferry (BCUA, 2005).
The NJSEA owns and operates the existing sanitary system for the Meadowlands
Sports Complex property. A 24-inch gravity sanitary sewer currently serves the existing
stadium. This 24-inch line increases in diameter to a 30-inch gravity line as it is joined by
the 10-inch line running from the area near Lagoon 2. The 30-inch line increases in
diameter again to a 36-inch trunk line as it continues north toward a pump station
located north of the Meadowlands Racetrack. The trunk-line discharges into a pump
station, located on the NJSEA property that is owned and maintained by the East
Rutherford Public Works Utility Commission (ERPWUC). Sanitary flows for the existing
stadium and training facility are presented in Table 4-9.
The ERPWUC pump station, located to the north of the Meadowlands Racetrack and
outside the Project Area, receives sewage from the 36-inch line and discharges it into a
sewer system that is owned and maintained by the ERPWUC. The sewage ultimately
discharges to the BCUA Little Ferry wastewater treatment plant through the East
Rutherford Extension and Southwest Trunk Services sewer lines. The ERPWUC pump
station includes three pumps installed in two wet wells. Two vertical pumps are
installed in one of the wet wells. The second wet well contains one submersible pump.
Each of the three pumps has a capacity of 5,500 gallons per minute (gpm). The pump
station has an overall capacity of approximately 10 mgd, however the three existing
pumps are capable of handling approximately 23 mgd (16,500 gpm). Existing flow data
from December 2002 to October 2004 provided by East Rutherford Public Works
documents an existing average daily flow to the pump station of approximately 0.6 mgd
with a peak flow of approximately 1.7 mgd.
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Table 4-9
Existing and Proposed Sanitary Design Flows by Facility and Event
FACILITY EVENT
Use Sunday Game Day Flow (82,000
Person Event) (gpd)
Sunday No Game Day
Flow (gpd)
Weekday Game Flow (82,000
Person Event) (gpd)
Weekday Flow 20,000 Person
Event (gpd)
Weekday Flow 50,000 Person
Event (gpd)
Weekday Flow No Event
(gpd)
Saturday Flow 20,000 Person
Event (gpd)
Saturday Flow 50,000 Person
Event (gpd)
Existing Stadium
Stadium
Full Occupancy 240,726 1,350 242,076 61,350 151,350 N/A 61,350 151,350
Partial Occupancy N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1,350 N/A N/A
Training Facility 0 0 6,438 6,438 6,438 6,438 6,438 6,438
Proposed Stadium
Full Occupancy 161,473 N/A 164,357 41,884 100,034 N/A 39,000 97,150
Partial Occupancy N/A 22,349 N/A N/A N/A 16,175 N/A N/A
Tailgate Zones 1,000 0 1,000 0 1,000 0 0 1,000
Giants Training Facility
Practice 0 0 11,819 11,819 11,819 11,819 11,819 11,819
Future Expansion/Sponsor 14,361 0 14,361 14,361 14,361 14,361 14,361 14,361
Proposed Ancillary Development
Full Occupancy N/A N/A 223,422 223,422 223,422 223,422 223,422 223,422
Sunday Occupancy 175,297 175,297 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SUMMARY
Existing Stadium and Training 240,726 1,350 248,514 67,788 157,788 7,788 67,788 157,788
Proposed Stadium and Training 176,834 22,349 191,538 68,065 127,215 42,355 65,180 124,330
Proposed Ancillary Development 175,297 175,297 223,422 223,422 223,422 223,422 223,422 223,422
Total Proposed Sanitary 352,131 197,646 414,960 291,487 350,637 265,777 288,602 347,752
Net Additional Flow (Proposed -Existing)
111,405 196,296 166,446 223,699 192,849 257,989 220,814 189,964
General Notes:
A. Unit flow based on criteria from the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) 7:14A-23.
B. Stadium flow includes a 35% reduction in peak flow for waterless urinals.
Source: Langan, 2006f.
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4.10.1.3 Potable Water Service
The Project Area is located within the Hackensack River Basin as defined in the New
Jersey Water Supply Master Plan (CH2M, 1993). The Hackensack River Basin
comprises 131 square miles in Bergen County and 33 square miles in Hudson County.
The population within the Hackensack River Basin was approximately one million in
1980, decreased to approximately 0.98 million in 1990, and is anticipated to continue to
be just under one million through the year 2040. During 1990, the average per capita
water use rate in the Hackensack River Basin was 130 gallons per day (gpd). By 2040,
this rate is expected to increase to 142 gpd. This projection is due to anticipated
increased usage by industrial, commercial, and residential water consumers. The future
water supply demand is expected to be met with additional potable water supplied from
the adjacent Lower Passaic River and Saddle River Watersheds.
The water purveyor in the vicinity of the Project Area is United Water New Jersey, Inc.
(UWNJ), known as the Hackensack Water Company prior to 1995 (UWNJ, 2006).
During 2004, UWNJ delivered a total of 39.4 billion gallons of water to 750,000
residents of Bergen and Hudson counties. The average and peak daily demands for
Bergen and Hudson counties during 2004 were 108 million gallons. Most water
supplied by UWNJ for use by consumers in Bergen County is pumped from one of four
reservoirs: the Oradell, Woodcliff Lake, and Lake Tappan Reservoirs in New Jersey, and
the Lake DeForest Reservoir in New York. The potable water serving the Project Area
is supplied from the Haworth Water treatment plant located next to the Oradell
Reservoir (NJSEA, 2004). This treatment plant has a capacity of 200 mgd.
Existing potable water infrastructure within and adjacent to the Project Area includes a
system of water mains and several metering stations. The Project Area is serviced by
two water mains. The first main enters the site from the north at Paterson Plank Road
and is 16�inches in diameter. The second main enters the site from the west at New
Jersey State Route 120 and is 14�inches in diameter. Both mains connect to a water
main loop, located inside of the NJSEA property, that serves the existing stadium.
Approximately 8 fire hydrants and several on�site meter pits are located within the
Project Area. The NJSEA property is serviced by 17 United Water water meters. Water
bills provided by NJSEA for year 2005 for the existing stadium and training facility
(NJSEA meter numbers 4, 5 and 10) indicate a daily average usage of approximately
145,000 gpd during the football season, and 113,000 gpd on an annual basis. UWNJ is
currently reviewing the proposed water demands to confirm the proposed demands and
confirm that adequate capacity exists to support the Project. Peak game day flow rate
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data will be coordinated with UWNJ and reviewed by the NJDEP as part of the Water
Main Extension Certification review process (see Section 6.2.8).
Flow tests conducted between 1980 and 2000 at various locations along the water
mains beneath and adjacent to Paterson Plank Road indicated the static pressure to be
between 103 and 108 pounds per square inch (psi) (NJSEA, 2004). A flow test
conducted in 2000 on a 12�inch line located at Outwater Place immediately northeast of
the Project Area indicated a static pressure of 108 psi. Flow tests for the Stadium
Project will be performed to confirm this previously documented water pressure.
4.10.1.4 Natural Gas Service
The natural gas purveyor in the vicinity of the Project Area is PSE&G. PSE&G is a
subsidiary company of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). PSE&G supplies natural
gas to approximately 1.6 million consumers of natural gas within its 2,600�square�mile
service area (PSE&G, 2006).
A network of gas mains is present in the vicinity of the Project Area. A 24�inch and a
36�inch gas main are located beneath and adjacent to Paterson Plank Road. An 8�inch
gas main is located beneath the N.J. Route 120 right�of�way. The stadium is served by
a gas line that extends from the gas main located beneath Paterson Plank Road.
4.10.1.5 Electric Service
The company that supplies electricity in the vicinity of the Project Area is PSE&G.
PSE&G supplies electricity to approximately 2.1 million consumers within its 2,600�
square�mile service area (PSE&G, 2006). Electric lines in the vicinity of the Project Area
include both overhead and underground lines. Overhead electric lines are present along
NJ Route 120. Underground electric lines are present within the Project Area and serve
the buildings and various parking lot features (e.g., toll booths/kiosks, overhead lights)
that surround it. In addition to the electric lines, several transformer banks are located
within the Project Area. The Meadowlands Complex is serviced by four main
transformers (each at 10 megavolts (MVA)) within the NJSEA switchyard area. Power to
the transformers is supplied by PSE&G. The demand for the Meadowlands Sports
Complex, excluding Xanadu, is 20 MVA. The current game�day demand for the existing
stadium is approximately 9.5 MVA.
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4.10.1.6 Telecommunication Service
Telephone service in the vicinity of the Project Area is provided by Verizon
Communications, Inc. Telephone lines in the vicinity of the Project Area include both
overhead and underground lines. Overhead telephone lines are present along NJ Route
120. Underground telephone lines serve the existing stadium and toll booths/ kiosks
throughout the existing parking lot areas.
4.10.2 Impacts and Mitigation
4.10.2.1 Stormwater Management
4.10.2.1.1 Stormwater Conveyance System
No changes are proposed to any of the existing lagoons from the construction of the
Stadium Project. Portions of the underground pipe network that conveys stormwater to
the lagoons will be modified as part of the Stadium Project (Figures 4�18 and 4�19). New
storm drain lines, including manholes and catch basins, will connect with parking lot
catch basins, hardscape area drains and roof drains. Storm drain sizes are proposed to
range from 15� to 54�inches in diameter.
Since many of the existing pipes will remain and the lagoons provide significant
tailwater depths at the outfalls, the stormwater collection system will continue to
operate under a “surcharged” condition, which is consistent with the existing system
(Langan, 2006a). All stormwater from the Stadium Project will continue to leave the
Project Area through discharge from Lagoon 1 into Berry’s Creek per the NJPDES
requirements.
The football fields of the new Stadium and Giants Training Facility will include
underdrainage systems composed of perforated pipes and crushed clean stone. The
new Stadium and lower seating bowl drainage systems will discharge into a pump
station that will accommodate 22,000 gpm, the equivalent of the 100�year storm event.
The pump station will discharge to the on�site stormwater conveyance system and
ultimately to Lagoon 4, consistent with the existing drainage pattern.
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4.10.2.1.2 Proposed Drainage Characteristics
The proposed drainage areas consist of three proposed sub�drainage areas: Proposed
Drainage Area 2 (PR�DA�2), Proposed Drainage Area 3 (PR�DA�3), and Proposed
Drainage Area 4 (PR�DA�4) (Figure 4�20) (Langan, 2006a). PR�DA�2 and PR�DA�4 are
nearly identical to the existing drainage areas EX�DA�2 and EX�DA�4, respectively. PR�
DA�3 is a compilation of the three existing drainage areas EX�DA�3, EX�DA�5 and EX�DA�
6. By including the existing drainage areas EX�DA�5 and EX�DA6 (which both flow off�
site under the existing condition) into PR�DA�3 (which discharges to Lagoon 3), two
uncontrolled off�site discharges are eliminated. The inclusion of EX�DA�5 into the lagoon
system is proposed as part of the Stadium Project, and the inclusion of EX�DA�6 into the
lagoon system is part of the NJ Transit project. A summary of the drainage areas is
presented below, listed in Table 4�7, and depicted on Figure 4�20.
PR�DA�2 is a 107.41�acre drainage area that consists of parking areas and the Giants
Training Facility. Area PR�DA�2 drains directly to Lagoon 2.
PR�DA�3 is a 133.46�acre drainage area that is separated into two sub�areas. The first
sub�drainage area is an 87.96�acre area within the Project Area that consists of parking
areas and the future Ancillary Development. The second sub�drainage area is a 45.5�
acre area located on the East Site that consists of the Continental Airlines Arena, several
proposed buildings, roadway areas and parking areas. Both sub�drainage areas drain to
Lagoon 3.
PR�DA�4 is a 238.73�acre drainage area that consists of parking areas, the new Stadium,
and the Meadowlands Racetrack. Area PR�DA�4 drains to Lagoon 4.
The net area draining to the lagoon system under proposed conditions will be
approximately 4.4 acres compared to existing conditions (existing 475.2 acres, proposed
479.6 acres) (see Table 4�8 and Figure 4�20). The redevelopment activities within the
Project Area will result in a minor decrease of impervious coverage, resulting in a minor
reduction in stormwater runoff (Table 4�7). Approximately 7 acres of existing pavement
will be converted to roof and/or structural slab with artificial turf. To eliminate the two
uncontrolled off�site discharges (EX�DA�5 and EX�DA�6) a 2�percent increase in
stormwater runoff is proposed into the current lagoon system (Table 4�7). The existing
Lagoon system has the capacity to handle this minor increase, and the ultimate
discharge from Lagoon 1 into Berry’s Creek will remain consistent with the current
conditions.
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4.10.2.1.3 Proposed Hydrology
Peak flows for the three proposed drainage areas were calculated for select storm
events (2�, 10�, 25�, and 100�year storms) (Table 4�10). Comparing these proposed peak
flows with the existing flows (Table 4�8) shows that the Stadium Project will result in a
minor net reduction of stormwater runoff from the site. The calculations of the
proposed flows will be presented to the NJDEP as part of an overall Stream
Encroachment Permit Application to the NJDEP Land Use Regulation Program.
Table 410
Proposed Drainage Area Peak Flows
Drainage Area Area
(Ac) CN
2year,
24hr Storm
Event (cfs)
10year,
24hr Storm
Event (cfs)
25year,
24hr Storm
Event (cfs)
100year,
24hr Storm
Event (cfs)
PRDA2 (To Lagoon 2)
107.41 93 192.42 317.00 399.13 541.64
PRDA3 (To Lagoon 3)
133.46 95 312.76 504.23 630.55 850.16
PRDA4 (To Lagoon 4)
238.73 94 499.03 810.40 1015.70 1372.29
Total Area to
Lagoons 479.60 �� �� �� �� ��
Total Area to
Offsite 0.00 �� �� �� �� ��
Total* 479.60 971.58 1578.95 1979.50 2675.30 *Existing Drainage Areas 5 and 6 (EX,DA,5 and EX,DA,6) are being directed to Lagoon 3 for the proposed condition.
Proposed discharges for these areas (Transit lot and lot 120 South) are included in Proposed Discharge Area 3 (PR,
DA,3). PRDA,3 also includes flows from the East Site.
Source: Langan, 2006a.
4.10.2.2 Sanitary Sewer Service
The Stadium Project will require certain improvements to the existing sanitary sewer
collection system on the West Site to accommodate the new Stadium, Giants Training
Facility, and Ancillary Development. Approximately 1,800 linear feet of existing sanitary
sewer line from within the proposed Stadium footprint will be relocated to the northern
and eastern sides of the new Stadium. This relocated pipe will continue to service the
current facilities on the West Site (NM Stadco, 2006).
In addition to the modification of existing sewer lines, new lateral lines are proposed to
connect the new Stadium and Ancillary Development to the existing collection system
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(Figure 4�21). The new Giants Training Facility will have new sewer laterals that will
discharge into a new on�site pump station. This pump station will discharge to a new
force main that will be connected to an existing onsite trunk main. New laterals will
also be run to future tailgate zones.
The potential replacement or restoration of approximately 3,000 linear feet of an existing
36�inch sanitary sewer line may be necessary. The condition of the piping will be
ascertained with video surveillance of the pipe. The results of this investigation will be
used to determine if replacement or restoration if required. There are no upgrades to
the existing ERPWUC pump station proposed or anticipated as part of the proposed
Project activities because adequate excess pump station capacity exists based on the
flow data provided by ERPWUC, as noted in Section 4.10.1.2.
All proposed sewer systems will be designed in accordance with the NJDEP Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Act Subchapter 23: Technical Requirements for
Treatment Works Approval Applications. Sewer flows have been estimated based on
the existing pipe capacity plus the sewage generation projections from future
development using the categories outlined in Section 7:14A�23.3 of Subchapter 23
(Table 4�9).
The uses will produce different flows during different events. The flows were calculated
under several scenarios including Sunday game day, Sunday without a game, a
weekday game, weekday events and Saturday events (Langan, 2006f) (Table 4�9). For a
weekday game event, the existing stadium and training facility produce a maximum
flow of 248,514 gpd. The Stadium Project will increase this existing flow by 166,446
gpd during the peak flow period, for a total Project design flow of 414,960 gpd. The net
increase in flow is due to the proposed Ancillary Development, which could include
shops, sports medicine, sponsorship, restaurants and other uses that support the
Stadium. When a 35�percent reduction in stadium flows is considered for waterless
urinals, the proposed Stadium and Giants Training Facility will actually generate less
flow than the existing stadium and training facility during peak periods (Table 4�9). The
sanitary loads from the Stadium Project are predicted to remain below the maximum
capacity of the ERPWUC pump station, owned by East Rutherford Township.
As discussed in Section 6.0, Treatment Work Approval applications will be submitted to
the NJDEP for both the required sewer line relocation and the new sanitary sewer
collection lines proposed for the Stadium Project
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4.10.2.3 Potable Water Service
New water lines will be required to service the proposed Stadium, GiantsTraining
Facility, associated offices, and future Ancillary Development and tailgate zones (NM
Stadco, 2006) (Figures 4�18 and 4�19). The sizes of the water lines are expected to
range from 12� to 16�inches. The proposed system will connect to the existing water
mains near the proposed NJ Transit Rail Facility and existing Meadowlands Racetrack
parking lot. These proposed water mains will provide domestic water and fire needs for
the Stadium, Giants Training Facility and future Ancillary Development and tailgate
zones. The peak flow for domestic water usage has been estimated to be 2,900 gpm
for the Stadium Project (NM Stadco, 2006).
As described in Section 6.0, a Water Main Extension Certification application will be
submitted to NJDEP for improvements, modifications and/or additions to the existing
potable water infrastructure for the Stadium Project. During the construction process,
temporary relocation of approximately 1,400 linear feet of existing water line will be
necessary to service the existing stadium. UWNJ is currently reviewing the proposed
water demands to confirm the proposed demands and confirm that adequate capacity
exists to support the Stadium Project.
4.10.2.4 Natural Gas Service
A new natural gas main will be installed to serve the proposed Stadium, Giants Training
Facility and future Ancillary Development and tailgate zones (NM Stadco, 2006) (Figures
4�18 and 4�19). The gas service to the new Stadium will terminate at a pressure
regulation/ metering station to be located on the north side of the Stadium. Separate
meter and pressure regulator assemblies will be provided at each building.
The gas main will be sized to serve a connected load of approximately 105,320 cubic
feet/hour for the Stadium, 35,500 cubic feet/hour to serve the Ancillary Development,
15,950 cubic feet/hour for the Giants Training Facility and 1,160 cubic feet/hour for the
tailgate zones. These load totals are estimated based on existing NFL stadiums, known
connected loads for heating equipment and estimated loads for cooking and laundry
equipment. All proposed gas lines will be installed along the proposed loop road and
southwest entry drive.
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4.10.2.5 Electrical Service
The NJSEA will provide electrical services to the proposed Stadium, Giants Training
Facility and future Ancillary Development and tailgate zones (NM Stadco, 2006). The
service will extended from the NJSEA 15kV service switchgear, through a system of
proposed underground duct bank and manholes throughout the Project Area. All service
will come directly from the NJSEA service switchgear. The operating conditions of the
existing NJSEA switchgear have been assessed by NJSEA’s consultant electrical
engineer. NJSEA and their consultant have verified that the existing switchyard can
provide the anticipated electrical demands for all components of the Stadium Project.
Close coordination will be required between all on�site parties during the conversion
from the old service feeds to the new services feeds.
To supply service to the replacement Stadium, a dedicated dual 13,800 volt service will
be delivered to the switchgear located in the main electric room. The electric lines will
be encased in eight 5�inch PVC conduits of the proposed duct bank system. Half of the
eight conduits entering the electric room will be active, the remaining half will be spare
conduits. To service the Ancillary Development, four 5�inch PVC conduits, two active
and two spare, will be provided from the proposed duct bank system. For the Giants
Training Facility, two 5�inch PVC conduits, one of which will be utilized as a spare
conduit, will provide the service to this facility.
Power and lighting for the overall Project Area will continue to use existing power lines,
which will be connected to the proposed duct bank systems in manholes. Additional
lighting and power distribution will be extended from the two existing Project Area
lighting and power feeders. These feeders will be relocated to the new duct bank
system as part of the proposed activities. Four 5�inch PVC conduits, two active and two
spare, will be utilized for the Project Area lighting.
Electrical distribution of lighting service for the Project Area will be accomplished
through strategically located pad mounted liquid filled 13,800 volt to 480/277 volt
transformers to provide electric service for parking lot lighting, pedestrian walkways,
future tailgate zone buildings and marquee signage. Control of the Project Area lighting
and marquee signage will be from the new Stadium command center and will be
coordinated with NJSEA.
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During the construction phase of the Stadium Project, all currently operating stadium
power feeders will temporarily occupy future spare ducts in the new duct bank system
and will be removed upon demolition of the existing stadium.
The estimated demand for electricity by new Stadium was determined based on
historical data of recently built stadiums and the existing stadium, with adjustment
factors for the planned type of mechanical systems installed and an adjustment for the
breakdown of their spaces as compared to the new Stadium. The anticipated demand
for electrical service by the Stadium is 11.53 MVA. The total estimated peak demand for
the new Stadium, Giants Training Facility and Ancillary Development is 20.36 MVA.
For the other portions of the Project Area, lighting and power anticipated peak
coincidental demand is estimated at 4.08 MVA. This estimate accounts for power needs
of the new lighting for the reconfigured parking and pedestrian walkways. Service for
these demands will be provided by the NJSEA switchgear as previously noted.
4.10.2.6 Telecommunication Service
New telecommunications services for the proposed Stadium, Giants Training Facility
and future Ancillary Development and tailgate zones will be served by main and/or a
redundant underground telecommunication duct bank. The telecommunication service,
provided by Verizon, will be brought into the Project Area through a main connection
located at the northeast corner of the NJSEA property adjacent to Route 120 (Figures 4�
18 and 4�19).
Proposed conduit requirements for the main service at the Stadium include ten 5�inch
PVC conduits containing both fiber�optic and copper cables to support the information
transport system (NM Stadco, 2006). Secondary service will also provide ten 5�inch PVC
conduits of the same materials to support the information transport system. The main
and secondary service lines will be independently routed via underground duct banks
from the connection point at the NJSEA property line to the main telecommunications
conference room in the Stadium.
Proposed conduit requirements for the Ancillary Development include six 5�inch PVC
conduits, without redundant services, that will be routed through underground duct
banks to one of the utility connections points located at the NJSEA property line. From
the NJSEA property line, the service will be routed through the Project Area and the
Ancillary Development.
New Meadowlands Stadium Project Preliminary Environmental Impact Statement
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For the Giants Training Facility, main and secondary services will each use three 5�inch
conduits, containing fiber�optic and copper cables, to provide information transport
systems. Each service will be independently routed underground through a duct bank
from the connection point at the NJSEA property line to the main telecommunications
room in the Giants Training Facility.
All conduit systems will be provided in a reinforced duct bank. Proposed manholes and
duct bank systems are planned to run under roadways and parking lots, located on
approximately 300 foot centers.
In order to maintain the existing primary power for telecommunication and electrical
services to the existing stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex during the
construction of the new Stadium, additional segment duct banks with new service
cabling and manholes will be installed around the northern perimeter of the proposed
Stadium’s footprint. Temporary construction power will be derived from the existing
primary feeders by installing transformers located around the proposed Stadium
construction pad. These temporary transformers will be removed once the construction
of the new Stadium is substantially complete. A majority of the construction power will
be utilized during non�coincidental peak loads at the existing stadium.