One of world’s largest demolition projects draws ever closer.
US Dept. of Energy spokesman John Shewairy today confirmed that discussions are underway about demolishing the K-33 building; a massive, 260,000 square metre (2.8 million-square-foot) structure that was decommissioned and cleaned up by BNFL in the 1990s as part of a three-building D&D project.
But Shewairy said no decision has been made on K-33 demolition, and he declined to estimate the cost or confirm whether DOE intends to use Recovery Act money for the job. He also wouldn’t say if the work would be assigned to Bechtel Jacobs, the current cleanup manager.
“We are considering the possibility of that demolition project, but have not come to a decision at this time,” Shewairy said via e-mail.
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