D & D Estimates: Omega West Reactor

The Omega Facility was constructed in 1943. Between 1943 and 1955 the facility housed five reactors. In 1992 the fifth and final reactor, Omega West, was shut down. In 1994 the fuel and control blades were removed and the reactor vessel was drained of all coolant, placing the reactor in a safe shutdown mode. Demolition of the entire facility was executed in 2003.

Contaminants included: Radiation, Asbestos, PCBs, Beryllium, Lead, and Mercury.

Q Consulting Estimate: $9,920,889.00
Contractor Bid: $9,890,000.00
% of Variance: .31%

Before demolition:

After demolition:

Reactor:

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