Blasting at the Kroger Marketplace construction site in central Oak Ridge is on hold for now. A Kroger spokesman has said there is some rock on the 25-acre site, but blasting will be the company’s last option.
The contractors for the Kroger Marketplace shopping center have notified Oak Ridge officials that blasting at the 25-acre site may not be required for now.
“The City of Oak Ridge will notify affected businesses and citizens when, and if, blasting is required,” a Friday morning press release said.
Oak Ridge had previously announced that a blast survey was performed, and no “collateral damage had been predicted,” the release said.
The Oak Ridge fire and police departments will be at the site if and when any blasting is required.
“Additional information will be distributed as it becomes available,” the release said.
Glynn Jenkins, director of communications and public relations for the The Kroger Co.’s Atlanta Division, has previously said there is some rock on the site, but blasting it will be the company’s last option.
More information is available through the city’s website at www.oakridgetn.gov or by calling Cindi Gordon at (865) 425-3559.
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