Precision Concrete Cutting for TVA Colbert Steam Plant Demolition

Concrete Cutting for TVA Colbert Steam Plant Demolition
Penhall was contracted by Homrich to perform core drilling, wall sawing, and wire sawing at the TVA Colbert Steam Plant in preparation for the demolition of six stacks. The team drilled seventy-eight 2” diameter, 24” deep holes for explosives and executed breach cuts on all six stacks. The scope included:

Scope of Work:

• Core Drilling for Explosives – 78 precision-drilled holes to support controlled demolition
• Wall & Wire Sawing – Breach cuts at strategic locations on six stacks
• Complex Cutting Execution – Stacks ranging from 300’ to 635’ required precise openings
• Accelerated Timeline – Work completed ahead of schedule to keep demolition on track

Despite an unexpected change order requiring additional drilling, Penhall completed the work a day early, helping Homrich recover lost time and ensuring the September 6th demolition remained on schedule.