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Stelco to Demolish D Blast Furnace

09/03/2004 - Stelco Inc. will demolish its D Blast Furnace using explosives this Sunday, September 5, 2004. Built in the early 1950s, the approximately 250 foot high D Blast Furnace has been idle since 2000.

Stelco Inc. will demolish its D Blast Furnace using explosives this Sunday, September 5, 2004. Built in the early 1950s, the approximately 250 foot high D Blast Furnace has been idle since 2000.

Explosive demolition is faster and exposes workers to less risk than other procedures.

The contractor and others have advised that a Sunday is the least disruptive day of the week on which to conduct this activity.

The project will be conducted by Triple M Demolition, an independent contractor with experience in projects of this nature. This experience includes the demolition of buildings, manufacturing and other facilities for companies like Algoma Steel, Inco, National Steel Car and Stelco itself.

Stelco is working closely with the City of Hamilton to ensure that the process complies with all necessary requirements. Stelco is also providing advance notice of the demolition to neighbors, community groups and all levels of government.

Stelco will use scrap metal resulting from the demolition as raw material. Any waste materials will be shipped out of the area by the company in compliance with environmental requirements.

The blast is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. (local time) this Sunday, Sep. 5. Should weather conditions force a postponement, the demolition will take place at about 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Sep. 6.

Stelco Inc. is a large, diversified steel producer involved in major segments of the steel industry through its integrated steel business, mini-mills, and manufactured products businesses.