OTTAWA
QUEBEC
MONTREAL
TORONTO
Project Date
2017
Project Category
Government / Institutional
Project Services
Abatement, Asset Recovery, Demolition, Recycling
NANTICOKE GENERATING STATION DEMOLITION
The former coal-fired Nanticoke Generating Station, located on Lake Erie's north shoreline near Nanticoke, Ontario, was once the largest in North America.
Nanticoke, ON
Client Name
Ontario Power Generation Inc.
Decommissioning and Demolition of Nanticoke Generating Station
Ensuring Safety, Environmental Protection, and Infrastructure Integrity during a Large-Scale Demolition Project
Project Overview
Delsan-A.I.M. is currently managing the decommissioning and demolition of the Nanticoke Generating Station under contract with Ontario Power Generation. This large-scale, multi-year project is driven by a commitment to the safety of workers, the public, and the environment. Every aspect of the project is carefully planned and engineered, ensuring that each phase aligns with the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements. The Nanticoke station, once the largest coal-fired thermal electric generating facility in North America, housed eight generating units with a total capacity of 4000 MW. These units were constructed between 1967 and 1978 and decommissioned in 2013.
Delsan-A.I.M. is currently managing the decommissioning and demolition of the Nanticoke Generating Station under contract with Ontario Power Generation. This large-scale, multi-year project is driven by a commitment to the safety of workers, the public, and the environment. Every aspect of the project is carefully planned and engineered, ensuring that each phase aligns with the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements. The Nanticoke station, once the largest coal-fired thermal electric generating facility in North America, housed eight generating units with a total capacity of 4000 MW. These units were constructed between 1967 and 1978 and decommissioned in 2013.
| Demolition and Safety Measures Before demolition can begin, extensive safety measures are implemented to protect both the workers and the surrounding environment. Key steps include disconnecting all utilities, removing hazardous materials, and conducting a final inspection by environmental engineering consultants. Given the active infrastructure surrounding the site, such as live switchyards, high-voltage power lines, and a nearby solar farm, Delsan-A.I.M. has put protective measures in place. For example, a floating cover was specifically designed to protect the water intake channel for the Haldimand County Water Treatment Plant from any potential impact during demolition activities. |
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