Workers start the demolition of the Utility Room building at the West Valley Demonstration Project, which is one of seven ancillary support buildings being demolished at the site.
Workers start the demolition of the Utility Room building at the West Valley Demonstration Project, which is one of seven ancillary support buildings being demolished at the site.

WEST VALLEY, N.Y. – Crews recently demolished the 6,955 square foot Utility Room building (UR) at the West Valley Demonstration Project. Built in 1964, the UR was used to produce and distribute various utilities required for Main Plant processes. This is the sixth of seven Main Plant support structures demolished, and brings EM’s total number of structures removed at West Valley to 67.

The UR was constructed with a steel frame, concrete block, and masonry exterior. The single story building measures 79 feet wide, 88 feet long and 23 feet high. 

DOE WVDP Director Bryan Bower commended the team for its work.

“The landscape and footprint around the Main Plant has been changed forever, and is a sign of the ongoing progress here.”

John Rendall, president of CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV), EM’s cleanup contractor, said employees continue to perform work safely while adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

“Our team continues to complete demolition work at the site in a safe and environmentally-sound manner.”