NEW: Brown University Blasting Bedrock at Site of New Performing Arts Center in Providence

NEW: Brown University Blasting Bedrock at Site of New Performing Arts Center in Providence

Brown University warned pedestrians, motorists, and neighbors on Monday that it will be blasting at the construction site of its new Performing Arts Center located off of Angell Street in Providence. 

Brown University spokesperson Brian Clark explained to GoLocalProv.com what is taking place.

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"At the site for the future Performing Arts Center, there is bedrock that needs to be excavated before construction can begin. The construction team is using a technology called micro-fracturing to prepare the rock for excavation. This technology significantly localizes the impact compared to conventional explosives or blasting agents, which means a much less noticeable effect in the vicinity of the site," said Clark. 

"Over the coming few months, one to two micro-fracture events will take place during each work day, between 9 am and 3 pm in all cases. In addition to signage, neighbors in the immediate vicinity were informed directly before the first micro-fractures took place beginning in February," said Clark. 

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In February, Brown unveiled the design for the new center.

See rendering HERE