West Valley Demonstration Project

Workers at the West Valley Demonstration Project continue their repair work on a large excavator that will be used in the future demolition of the Main Plant Process Building. This same machine was used to demolish the Vitrification Facility and several ancillary support structures that surround the Main Plant. #DOE_EM

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Workers at the West Valley Demonstration Project received training on a rail car mover that will be used at the site for future waste operations. #MeetAMachine

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Workers at the West valley Demonstration Project grind up the old asphalt on the site’s south parking lot in preparation for paving. This lot, along with other roadways onsite, are being repaired in preparation for future cleanup work. #DOE_EM

Crews at the West Valley Demonstration Project perform a mockup test using a remote-controlled robot that will be used to size-reduce piping as part of cleanup efforts at the site. This specialized equipment will help protect workers from hazardous environments and save time. #DOE_EM

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Workers at the West Valley Demonstration Project build a ramp that will be used for egress in preparation for the demolition of the Main Plant Process Building in 2021. #DOE_EM

Workers at the West Valley Demonstration Project perform road work to provide better access for heavy equipment during the future demolition of the Main Plant Process Building. The Remote-Handled Waste Facility can be seen in the background. #DOE_EM

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Workers at the West Valley Demonstration Project perform maintenance on a Komatsu 1250 Excavator, which will be used for the future demolition of the Main Plant Process Building. This is the same large excavator that was used to demolish the 10,700 square foot Vitrification Facility at the site. #DOE_EM

Workers at the West Valley Demonstration Project conducted underwater cleaning and inspection of the site’s fire water storage tank. The 40-foot tall tank has a capacity of more than 460,000 gallons of water as an emergency supply for fire suppression. #DOE_EM