TERMINAL 5 TEST: Updated schedule

The “rapid-load” pile test scheduled at Terminal 5 this afternoon has been rescheduled to tomorrow (Tuesday, March 15th), according to Port of Seattle spokesperson Peter McGraw:

In response to concerns we’ve heard, we are postponing today’s test.

One of the reasons for the last test being more noticeable may have been its location at the south end of Terminal 5. When we reschedule, it will use less fuel than the last test, with the amount of fuel being the same as what was used in previous tests. We will also use noise and vibration monitoring devices in the vicinity of 37th & Prescott.

The tests will take place tomorrow and Thursday, both at noon. These will be the last of the rapid load tests.

A video made public by the port last week shows, close-up, what these tests look and sound like.

5 Replies to "TERMINAL 5 TEST: Updated schedule"

  • sam-c March 14, 2016 (2:29 pm)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZhsDe2fdtg 

    here’s the video    

  • Gina March 14, 2016 (5:53 pm)

    Sure shook down on Alki beach with the last test.

  • seaopgal March 15, 2016 (12:38 pm)

    J-pod is in the Sound and possibly headed our way. I’ve asked the Port if they are monitoring for presence of marine mammals, but no response.

    • seaopgal March 15, 2016 (12:42 pm)

      Correction, should say orcas (not specifically J-pod). 

    • sam-c March 15, 2016 (1:05 pm)

      I think I heard it already- happened a few minutes after noon    

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