Statue of Liberty Surges Back to Power with the Help of Natoli Construction
New Jersey-based construction crew works around the clock in the wake of Superstorm Sandy to restore permanent power to the international symbol of freedom.
New York, NY, November 14, 2012 --(PR.com)-- New Jersey contractor, Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation, announces that it has restored permanent power to the Statue of Liberty National Monument. All lighting and electrical systems in the Statue, including lights at the torch and crown, have now returned to full operation. Power at the Statue was knocked out by Superstorm Sandy nearly two weeks ago. Temporary lighting to the torch and crown were restored early Friday evening, November 9th. Early Sunday morning, full power restoration was achieved by Natoli crews working in tandem with subcontractor Turnpike Electric, Inc.
Natoli's team worked around the clock to restore full power to the Monument since it was lost on October 30th. Although the Statue itself was not harmed by the storm, Liberty Island suffered damage to its docks and grounds. Heating, power and emergency generators were knocked out. In the wake of the Superstorm, Natoli has been making necessary repairs to the grounds and power systems. The contractor was already on site performing recent life and safety upgrades at the Statue for the National Park Service. The national monument is closed indefinitely to visitors until full repairs can be completed.
The Statue closed in October 2011 to undergo upgrades to visitor safety and accessibility. It reopened on October 28, 2012, the 126th anniversary of its original dedication, and then closed again the next day due to the Superstorm.
The storm was not the first major challenge faced by the contractor on this project. “The physical and logistical obstacles we faced with this project weren’t easily solved,” said Paul Natoli, President and CEO of Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation. “Having done prior work to early twentieth-century buildings on Ellis Island and to the Statue of Liberty, we knew the site and how to work with this national monument.” Mr. Natoli says the team’s strategy is at the core of their company identity. “Our team is knowledgeable, proficient, and dedicated to creative problem-solving.” In 2004, the contractor performed the initial life safety upgrades necessary to re-open the Monument after the events of 9/11.
Temporary lights provided by Musco Lighting will remain in use until the permanent lighting on the grounds of Liberty Island, which were destroyed in the storm, can be replaced.
About Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation
Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation is a full-service contractor/construction manager with broad experience building for private commercial companies, medical and educational institutions, hotels and other projects throughout New Jersey. Founded in 1975, the company has done work for such prestigious clients as The Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation, New York Football Giants, Delbarton School and Rutgers University.
About the Team
Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC (Architectural Design and Project Management); Atkins North America, Inc. (Construction Manager); Keast & Hood Co. (Structural Engineer); Joseph R. Loring & Associates (MEP Engineer); Hughes Associates, Inc. (Fire Protection Engineer); VDA - Van Deusen & Associates (Vertical Transportation Consultant); Becker & Frondorf (Cost Estimator); The Lighting Practice (Lighting Designer); The RBA Group (Civil Engineer); Schnabel Engineering (Geotechnical Engineer); David Evans Associates (Value Analysis).
About the National Park Service and Statue of Liberty National Monument
Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, the NPS is proud to safeguard these nearly 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. One of those places is Statue of Liberty National Monument. Located on a 12-acre island in New York Harbor, the statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World” was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and designated as a National Monument in 1924. The Statue is visited by nearly 4 million people each year.
Natoli's team worked around the clock to restore full power to the Monument since it was lost on October 30th. Although the Statue itself was not harmed by the storm, Liberty Island suffered damage to its docks and grounds. Heating, power and emergency generators were knocked out. In the wake of the Superstorm, Natoli has been making necessary repairs to the grounds and power systems. The contractor was already on site performing recent life and safety upgrades at the Statue for the National Park Service. The national monument is closed indefinitely to visitors until full repairs can be completed.
The Statue closed in October 2011 to undergo upgrades to visitor safety and accessibility. It reopened on October 28, 2012, the 126th anniversary of its original dedication, and then closed again the next day due to the Superstorm.
The storm was not the first major challenge faced by the contractor on this project. “The physical and logistical obstacles we faced with this project weren’t easily solved,” said Paul Natoli, President and CEO of Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation. “Having done prior work to early twentieth-century buildings on Ellis Island and to the Statue of Liberty, we knew the site and how to work with this national monument.” Mr. Natoli says the team’s strategy is at the core of their company identity. “Our team is knowledgeable, proficient, and dedicated to creative problem-solving.” In 2004, the contractor performed the initial life safety upgrades necessary to re-open the Monument after the events of 9/11.
Temporary lights provided by Musco Lighting will remain in use until the permanent lighting on the grounds of Liberty Island, which were destroyed in the storm, can be replaced.
About Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation
Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation is a full-service contractor/construction manager with broad experience building for private commercial companies, medical and educational institutions, hotels and other projects throughout New Jersey. Founded in 1975, the company has done work for such prestigious clients as The Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation, New York Football Giants, Delbarton School and Rutgers University.
About the Team
Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC (Architectural Design and Project Management); Atkins North America, Inc. (Construction Manager); Keast & Hood Co. (Structural Engineer); Joseph R. Loring & Associates (MEP Engineer); Hughes Associates, Inc. (Fire Protection Engineer); VDA - Van Deusen & Associates (Vertical Transportation Consultant); Becker & Frondorf (Cost Estimator); The Lighting Practice (Lighting Designer); The RBA Group (Civil Engineer); Schnabel Engineering (Geotechnical Engineer); David Evans Associates (Value Analysis).
About the National Park Service and Statue of Liberty National Monument
Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, the NPS is proud to safeguard these nearly 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. One of those places is Statue of Liberty National Monument. Located on a 12-acre island in New York Harbor, the statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World” was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and designated as a National Monument in 1924. The Statue is visited by nearly 4 million people each year.
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646.742.1700
www.jnatoli.com
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