Preparation for the explosion:
On October 25, at 12:00 PM, the demolition of the cooling towers at Germany's Gundremmingen nuclear power plant will mark a significant step in the dismantling process. This historic event will be carried out by AS Bau-Profis, a Thuringian company specialising in large-scale demolitions, who successfully demolished the cooling towers of the former Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant last year.
Gundremmingen, located near the border with Baden-Württemberg, was the site of the first large nuclear power plant of the Federal Republic, which went online in 1966. Block A, the first industrial nuclear power production in Germany, was completed in the same year. Blocks B and C, completed together in 1984, went into operation at intervals of a few months. The shutdown of the third block occurred at the end of 2021.
The demolition will involve more than 1,000 drill holes, with the exact number and amount of explosives not disclosed for security reasons. Each tower will be demolished with a 15-second interval. The material from the demolition is to be processed into gravel and recycled.
A large exclusion zone will be established around the cooling towers during the demolition, with significant restrictions in place. It is important to note that no parking spaces will be designated for viewers at the demolition to ensure safety and order.
Gundremmingen is one of the largest nuclear sites in Germany. While some may see the demolition as a symbol of progress, others have expressed their opposition. A demonstration by nuclear power supporters is announced in connection with the demolition at Gundremmingen.
In a previous demolition of cooling towers, a nuclear power plant supporter delayed the process by occupying a power pole. The man was convicted of an illegal protest and fined. It is crucial that all safety measures are followed during this event to ensure a smooth and safe process.
As we approach October 25, the countdown to the demolition of the Gundremmingen cooling towers begins. This historic event promises to be a significant milestone in Germany's nuclear energy history.
