Haynes dismantling project is almost over

LADWP

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is nearing the end of a project to dismantle four natural power generating units that are no longer in service at the Haynes Generating Station. The plant is adjacent to Leisure World. Units 3 and 4 are the last structures and stacks to be taken down. The Unit 4 stacks are gone. Next to go will be the metal structures and stacks of Units 3 and 4, including the control house and maintenance building.

Considerable progress has been made in removing the older Haynes units for future renewable energy generation planning and to maintain plant and grid reliability. The project, including the decommissioning work, is nearly complete. The site should be fully restored by the end of the year.

As with other units, the metal framing and stacks will be cut into pieces moving from top to bottom, and each piece will be lifted by a crane and carefully lowered to the ground for removal. This work will involve the use of torches, excavators and a crane. Workers may be visible on metal frame structures and stacks during the dismantling activities. Monitoring instruments will continue to measure dust, noise and vibration levels during work to maintain levels below the required limits. Only a few trucks will enter and leave the plant during daytime hours. No traffic impacts are expected.

The LADWP and its contractors use strict safety precautions to protect workers and the community, including compliance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19. The LADWP provides periodic updates on the dismantling work to Leisure World residents and appreciates their patience and cooperation. For more information, call the Project Information Line at (800) 531-6638.