Excavator achieves what three implosions failed to do.
The stubborn GM smokestack that withstood three failed implosions has finally been laid to rest using excavators.
The removal came as a surprise to Windsor fire and city officials, as well as neighbours in the area, who thought they would get two days’ notice of the demolition.
“After three failed attempts, city officials claiming it cost tax payers thousands of dollars for traffic control and emergency services to back roads, Jones Group Ltd. decided to demolish the structure saving taxpayers’ money and disrupting traffic around the plant,” said owner Terry Jones, in a statement.
