Demolition
Although the plant ceased operation in 1997, it was not completely demolished then. The site was found to be contaminated with dioxin, furan, asbestos, heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons. Special procedures are required during demolition.
Demolition of the building and 150-meter-high (490 ft) chimney was initiated in 2007.
The site cleanup preceded the demolition to clean up potential toxins and for future development of the site.
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