Moving Forward on Wall Demolition

March 19, 2012 Updated Mar 19, 2012 at 10:40 PM EDT

Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) The Binghamton-Joint City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant prepares for demolition of a retaining wall that collapsed nearly a year ago.

The wall collapsed last may leaking partially treated sewage into the Susquehanna River.

The plant is getting ready to tear apart what's left of the wall.

It has received $300,000 in insurance money and is waiting for more money through additional insurance payments and possible settlements.

"I don't know exactly how much money. I think the last time I talked with our claims adjuster, we should be receiving about $1.8 million, and after that, the fight will be with the lawsuits," said George Kolba from the Joint Sewage Treatment Board.

At Monday night's Binghamton City Council work session, plans were also made to officially shut down the compost process at the plant.

Since the 2006 floods, this process has been halted,

Leaders say there are more important projects that need to be completed before starting the compost service back up.

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Moving Forward on Wall Demolition