Client Name
Grand Falls
PROJECT CATEGORY
Industrial
Project Date
March 2015 – December 2016

Grand Falls – Windsor, Newfoundland & Labrador

Windsor, NL.
Project Services
Demolition
Project Date
March 2015 – December 2016
PROJECT CATEGORY
Industrial
Client Name
Grand Falls

Grand Falls – Windsor, Newfoundland & Labrador

Windsor, NL.
Project Services
Demolition
Decommissioning and Demolition of Former Paper Mill
Project Overview
Delsan-A.I.M. was contracted by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to decommission and demolish a former paper mill along the Exploits River in Grand Falls – Windsor. The mill, operational from 1909 to 2009, required safe removal of hazardous materials and structures, all while ensuring the uninterrupted operation of its hydroelectric generating facility.
Scope of Work
The project involved the removal and disposal of hazardous materials such as asbestos, PCBs, residual oils, and mercury-containing equipment. Additionally, Delsan-A.I.M. marketed and sold valuable mill equipment, including a Fuji King Debarker and eight refiners.

Execution
Delsan-A.I.M. employed a fleet of excavators with specialized attachments and a high-reach excavator to safely demolish structures. For taller structures, such as a 175-ft water tower and a 220-ft brick stack, engineered controlled-drop procedures were implemented. A remote-controlled mini-excavator suspended by a crane was used to lower the brick stack to a safe level.

Recycled materials played a key role in the project. Concrete was crushed and reused on-site for backfilling and grading, while approximately 25,000 tons of scrap metal were processed and shipped to recycling facilities.

Project Success
Delsan-A.I.M. completed the project safely and efficiently, showcasing expertise in managing hazardous materials, recovering valuable assets, and utilizing sustainable practices for site preparation.