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ANOTHER PART OF DFR DEMOLISHED
D1112, a former workshop and part of the DFR complex, was recently demolished.  Tucked into the bottom half of the world famous sphere, and built with steel and brick, it has one interesting feature, according to project supervisor, Donald Macaskill “It was butted directly on to the sphere, with one of its gables formed from the outer steel casing.  A steel flashing, welded to this casing, made the building watertight.”

A number of contractors were involved in the whole operation and included the removal of nitrogen pipework and the removal of NaK wetted pipework.  Final demolition was carried out by John Gunn and Son, Lybster.

Although not one of the largest building to be demolished, its location and the services it carried called for good planning and teamwork, according to Donald Macaskill:  “By involving everyone involved from the outset, all had a clear understanding of what was required.”