This week, UCOR’s Zone 2 Electrical Ductbank project team completed dewatering the last set of vaults on the K-25 footprint at Heritage Center. The ductbank vaults contained cables that once supplied power to K-25 and nearby facilities. Crews initiated dewatering the final 38 vaults on the west side of the K-25 slab in early September and have…
Beginning Monday, Dec. 15, White Wing Scrap Yard will be limiting access to authorized project personnel only. Visits and walk downs are still welcome but will be limited to Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. All visitors and personnel must request access through the Facility Manager and/or the Site Superintendent. Remember to adhere to all…
Methodist Medical Center (MMC) kicked off its annual Holiday of Lights for Health yesterday. The annual holiday campaign raises money for the Hospitality Houses, which provide temporary lodging for patients and families who travel to Oak Ridge for extended medical treatment. By relieving the financial burden of hotel stays, the houses help guests focus on…
UCOR elves helped provide a brighter Christmas for local children this past weekend at the Oak Ridge Police Department’s annual Shop with a Hero event. Children from local schools were paired with a police officer, sheriff’s deputy, or firefighter along with a UCOR elf who helped them shop for gifts for their families. Elves from…
Stretching during the holidays is important because it helps counter the extra tension, long hours of sitting, and disrupted routines that often come with the season. Between travel, shopping, cooking, and social events, the body naturally becomes tighter and more fatigued. Taking a few minutes each day to stretch improves circulation, reduces muscle stiffness, and…
