All articles tagged with #construction halt
Saudi Arabia's ambitious 100-mile skyscraper project, The Line, part of the Neom city, has faced significant setbacks with construction delays, reduced scope, and withdrawal of foreign investments, raising doubts about its future viability despite official claims of progress.
Former President Trump ordered a major offshore wind project to cease construction just before completion, marking a significant setback for the renewable energy sector and highlighting ongoing political and environmental tensions.
A Miami federal judge has issued a 14-day temporary restraining order to halt construction at the controversial Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center due to environmental law concerns, while lawsuits challenge its environmental impact and detainee rights, amid plans for a second detention facility in Florida.
A federal judge in Florida has temporarily halted construction at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades, citing environmental concerns and the need for further review, while allowing the facility to remain operational.
Work on the new Tennessee Titans stadium in Nashville was halted after a noose was found at the construction site, prompting an investigation, increased anti-bias training for workers, and condemnation from local officials.
Construction at a Southwest Side site in Chicago, intended to house newly arrived migrants, has been halted due to an environmental report revealing the presence of toxic contaminants and heavy metals in the soil. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the city consultant's study before deciding whether the project can proceed. Despite the city's assurance that the property will be safe for temporary residential use after soil cleanup, protests from residents and concerns about hazardous substances remain. Meanwhile, around 650 migrants are currently camped out at O'Hare Airport and police stations.
Schools in New Delhi have been closed and construction activities halted as the city grapples with toxic smog, making it the world's most polluted city according to Swiss air quality monitoring group IQAir. The air quality index (AQI) reached a hazardous level of 611, triggering health concerns such as eye irritation and respiratory issues. Unfavorable weather conditions, farm fires, industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust fumes, and construction dust contribute to the city's severe air pollution. The New Delhi government has banned diesel buses and may extend the construction halt if necessary. The dip in air quality during winter months often leads to a rise in respiratory illnesses.
Construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a natural gas pipeline being built through Virginia and West Virginia, has been halted once again by a federal appeals court, despite a recent congressional order to issue all necessary permits. The court's stay focuses on a three-mile section of the pipeline that cuts through the Jefferson National Forest, with environmentalists arguing that the construction plan will cause erosion and harm soil and water quality. Supporters of the project, including Senator Joe Manchin, have criticized the court's decision, stating that it ignores the law passed by Congress. The pipeline, which is 94% complete, is projected to transport natural gas and create jobs and tax revenue for the region.
Equitrans Midstream is considering all legal options, including a potential appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, after an appellate court ordered a construction halt on the Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline. The court's decision, which is being reviewed due to challenges from environmental groups, has caused Equitrans shares to drop and could potentially delay the project's completion until 2023. The pipeline, crucial for accessing gas supplies from Appalachia, is owned by Equitrans, NextEra Energy, Consolidated Edison, AltaGas, and RGC Resources. The Biden administration has expressed support for dismissing the appeals, and analysts believe the cases may ultimately be dismissed by the Supreme Court.
A federal appeals court has ordered a temporary halt to the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in a national forest, granting a request by environmental groups to challenge the Biden administration's approval of the natural gas pipeline. The court ruled that construction should stop while it reviews the Interior Department's decision allowing pipeline construction in the national forest. The decision only applies to a three-mile stretch of the pipeline planned to travel over 300 miles. Supporters of the pipeline, including Senator Joe Manchin, criticized the court's decision, while environmental groups welcomed the reprieve from further damage to public lands.
Stellantis has paused construction on its planned EV battery plant in Windsor, Canada, due to a funding dispute with the federal government. The joint venture planned to invest over CAD 5 billion ($4.1 billion) for a 45 GWh battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, which was slated to create an estimated 2,500 jobs in the area. The lack of federal support has caused the construction halt, and the timeline for the plant's opening may need to be pushed back.