Video footage has captured the moment the formerly largest coal-burning power plant in Pennsylvania collapsed in a jaw-dropping implosion.
Four towering stacks and three cooling towers at the Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County came crashing down in a controlled demolition early Saturday morning.
Footage captured the enormous structures collapsing after the series of carefully timed explosions brought them down at the historic Pennsylvania power plant.
The demolition is part of a redevelopment project at the site. Officials say the site will now be cleared for future development.
The coal-fired plant that had been a staple of the community for over 50 years.
Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) released a statement, emphasizing the successful demolition.
‘This morning, Homer City Redevelopment successfully completed the felling of the four stacks and three cooling towers that comprised the Homer City Generating Station, formerly the largest coal-burning power plant in Pennsylvania.’
Video footage captured the moment a Pennsylvania power plant collapsed in a jaw-dropping implosion
Four towering stacks and three cooling towers at the Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County came crashing down in a controlled demolition early Saturday morning
‘While this ends one chapter, we are eager to start another and pave the way for a reimagined energy future at the Homer City site.’
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The collapse has also sparked fresh concerns over the local water supply.
There is an above-ground water tank that serves more than 300 residents in the area.
Homer City Borough leaders are closely monitoring the water tank, WTAE reported.
‘We are concerned about the water,’ Borough Manager Rob Nymick told the outlet.
‘We service the power plant area, as well as Coral-Graceton.’
‘We will have the entire staff on site. Once we get the all clear, we will test the water.’
The collapse has also sparked fresh concerns over the local water supply
Once the dust settles and the site is cleared, the location will make way for the world’s largest natural gas power plant, officials told the outlet.