As part of Alcoa of Australia\u2019s decommissioning of the Anglesea power station and mine, the main power station building was scheduled to be felled using controlled explosives on 30 May.<\/p>\n
The demolition activity, which was safely executed, did not result in the complete collapse of the structure.<\/p>\n
Further to last week\u2019s Community Update (Surf Coast Times, 13 September), Alcoa, together with the principal contractor Industrial Demolition Services, is now finalising the planning for the demolition of the remaining power station structure.<\/p>\n
A suitably qualified subcontractor has been appointed to complete the demolition, which will include the use of controlled explosives placed via a combination of remote controlled technologies and manual application techniques. The proposed demolition methodology is being reviewed with Worksafe Victoria.<\/p>\n
Alcoa and Industrial Demolition Services are working with government agencies including Worksafe Victoria, EPA Victoria and emergency services (Victoria Police, SES and CFA) to ensure all safety and environmental standards related to the demolition are met.<\/p>\n
Date of demolition<\/strong><\/p>\n It is expected the demolition of the remaining power station structure will occur in the first week of October. Site mobilisation and initial preparation works are underway.<\/p>\n Alcoa will update the community when a scheduled day and time window is confirmed. It should be noted the schedule is subject to change as the activity will only proceed following final technical and safety checks, and if the wind direction is away from the township.<\/p>\n