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The elevator shaft of the Clarion Hotel and Casino that defiantly remained standing after an overnight implosion came down Tuesday afternoon.

A spokesperson for the Controlled Demolition Inc., which was contracted for the project, said there was a chance the stout elevator shaft might "stall" during the implosion.

The company said the shaft moved downward along with the rest of the structure during the implosion, but came to rest after "failing" the initial four stories. The shaft leaned against the debris.

A crane with cables attached to the shaft assisted in safely pulling down the remaining piece, CDI said.

About 1,100 pounds of explosives were used for the initial implosion. It took about 10 seconds to bring down most of the 12-story, 200-room hotel that has stood at 305 Convention Center Dr. for 45 years.

Originally slated for 2:30 a.m., the big bang was delayed for about a half-hour as police were called in to clear out five people who found themselves inside the blast zone. Eventually, a series of explosions leveled much of the building as onlookers packed nearby parking garages to witness the spectacle.

When the dust cleared, a tower of the building was left standing.

Crews will spend about a month cleaning up the rubble.

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The demolition of a redundant 1950s silo at Shrewsbury's Flax Mill has been completed.

The south silo at the site in Ditherington has been razed to the ground. Work has now begun on the old office and stables buildings which are set to become a visitor centre run by the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings.

Councillor Alan Mosley, chairman of the Friends said: We and the local community are delighted to see great progress on the site with the creation our own visitor centre, within the office and stables.

"There will be spaces for interpretation, learning, meetings and study alongside the enhanced public domain open space.

"Everyone has worked very hard to achieve this major step forward and we look to this phase one project serving as a catalyst for the regeneration of the wider site.

It was once the site of a busy working silo but today there is almost no evidence of the now fully demolished building.

English Heritage awarded the contract to demolish the south silo at the former Shrewsbury Flax Mill Maltings to Erith Contractors Ltd in September 2014 and work has been completed on schedule.

Prior to demolition the silo was shrouded with scaffolding and a protective sheeting to prevent debris from hitting the adjacent historic buildings.

Erith Contractors Ltd said they deconstructed the silo in small pieces, so that the historic main mill was not endangered. Specialist vibration monitoring equipment was installed on site to ensure the historic buildings were secure throughout.

Tim Johnston, project director, said: Wed like to thank everyone local to the mill for their patience as the silo was demolished.

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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -

The elevator shaft of the Clarion Hotel and Casino that defiantly remained standing after an overnight implosion came down Tuesday afternoon.

A spokesperson for the Controlled Demolition Inc., which was contracted for the project, said there was a chance the stout elevator shaft might "stall" during the implosion.

The company said the shaft moved downward along with the rest of the structure during the implosion, but came to rest after "failing" the initial four stories. The shaft leaned against the debris.

A crane with cables attached to the shaft assisted in safely pulling down the remaining piece, CDI said.

About 1,100 pounds of explosives were used for the initial implosion. It took about 10 seconds to bring down most of the 12-story, 200-room hotel that has stood at 305 Convention Center Dr. for 45 years.

Originally slated for 2:30 a.m., the big bang was delayed for about a half-hour as police were called in to clear out five people who found themselves inside the blast zone. Eventually, a series of explosions leveled much of the building as onlookers packed nearby parking garages to witness the spectacle.

When the dust cleared, a tower of the building was left standing.

Crews will spend about a month cleaning up the rubble.

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Most of aging Clarion demolished in overnight implosion

Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) --After more than 12 hours of demolition work, the Clarion Hotel and Casino is finally a pile of dust. But it didn't come down without a fight.

The elevator shaft remained standing until Tuesday afternoon, when demolition crews tore it down with cables and pulleys.

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All morning, there were snaps and pops as crews put tension on that massive cable working to topple over the remaining eight stories of the elevator shaft. They finally succeeded without the help of a wrecking ball.

The elevator shaft of the Clarion defied more than 1,100 pounds of explosives placed strategically and 4,400 boreholes designed to make the building fall in on itself in a spectacular detonation.

When the rest of the building went down, the elevator shaft just didn't want to join. It took crews 12 hours to successfully dismantle the piece, wrapping caravels around it and pulling it over in two phases.

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A wrecking ball was on order in case the cable trick didn't work, but crews got lucky, making the project for the new site one step closer to realization

The next step is they're going to come knock down the two-story facade.

That project should take only about a day, then an estimated couple weeks to clear the lot. The hope is it will be clear and ready for building by the end of the month.

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MOSES LAKE Demolition work could begin this month on a $1.7 million Grant Transit Authority multi-modal transit center in Moses Lake.

The transit center will use about an acre of land at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Division to serve commuters, transit officials said. It used to be a funeral home.

Grant Transit is seeking a Regional Mobility Program Grant through the state Department of Transportation to pay for up to 80 percent of the cost of the new center. State lawmakers are expected to budget the grant this spring, which would prompt the centers construction.

We probably wont even learn until April if the funding is approved. Its looking very positive at this point, Grant Transit Project Manage Lyle Bland said.

The grant was expected to get legislative approval through the state transportation budget.

Construction work on the site is not expected to begin until fall or early 2016, Bland said.

Asbestos is being removed from the existing structures on the site, Bland said. If test samples show no asbestos then demolition can commence.

The transit board awarded a contract to Central Washington Excavating Inc. of Moses Lake to demolish the old structures.

The transit center is planned to serve as a hub for Grant Transit and other bus lines. It will include passenger amenities such as an enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, customer information, pass sales area, bicycle storage lockers and a taxi drop-off and pick-up area.

The site will include a park-and-ride lot with an electric vehicle charging station, transfer areas to inter-city bus transportation, a meeting room for community events and video camera surveillance system as part of its security.

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First published in News by Matt Oliver, Reporter covering North Oxford, Jericho and Summertown. Call me on 01865 425498

DEMOLITION began for the overhaul of the Westgate Shopping Centre yesterday, kicking off its 440m redevelopment.

Over the next two years, the scheme will add 100 new shops, a five-screen cinema and 25 cafes and restaurants to the site.

Yesterday developer Westgate Oxford Alliance made up of Land Securities and The Crown Estate announced more shops set to join a line-up that already includes John Lewis, Next, Primark, Michael Kors and Curzon Cinemas.

It is hoped the overhaul will boost Oxfords shopping credentials to rival Reading and Milton Keynes when it is completed in autumn 2017.

And developers are boasting space in the city is the most sought-after in the country.

The redevelopment will also see the the existing mall off Bonn Square refurbished and a new underground multistorey car park created to replace the old one.

Yesterday the Westgate Oxford Alliance said it had already pre-let 28 per cent of new shops and restaurants in the centre.

Land Securities chief executive Robert Noel said: Weve taken a significant step towards creating our vision for a world-class retail and leisure destination in Oxford, having worked hard with our customers and the community to shape the right scheme.

Alongside our growing list of customers, we are committed to creating a new Westgate Oxford which not only complements the citys beauty and heritage status but also enhances its global reputation as a great place to spend time.

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There's nothing left of the iconic Puget Sound ferry Kalakala (kuh-LAHK'-uh-luh) except the pieces they saved for souvenirs.

Demolition was completed last week at a dry dock in Tacoma, Washington.

Rhine Demolition says some pieces already have been claimed.

The News Tribune reports ( http://bit.ly/1zPurKQ ) the rounded pilot house, windows and rudder are going to buyers who want to preserve a bit of Washington's maritime history. Some smaller souvenirs might go on sale to the public.

The sleek, silver ferry was the postcard symbol of Seattle in the days before the Space Needle.

After the 276-foot vessel was used as a fish processor in Alaska it was returned to Puget Sound. But plans to restore it never came up with enough money.

Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com

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