More than four years after it was wrecked by flood waters, a former industrial plant in the town of Union is expected to be torn down before winter.

The massive complex at 600 Main Street in Westover had been home to BAE Systems. The facility was rendered useless when 16 million gallons of water poured into the 600,000-square foot building.

Union town supervisor Rose Sotak said demolition work should get underway soon. She said town officials have been "waiting, calling and hoping" to receive the official word that the job will finally get underway.

Sotak said she believes the project could start "any day." She was awaiting updated information about a specific date.

In recent weeks, crews from CB&I Federal Services have been at the site, which is known as "Air Force Plant 59."

Workers have been removing some items from the building over the past few days to prepare for the demolition work.

The federal government has estimated the job will cost about $17.3 million. An environmental assessment for the demolition project cost $1.2 million.

Sotak said clearing the 27-acre site will be good for the town. She said plans are moving forward to develop athletic facilities, housing and specialty shops in an effort to rejuvenate the Westover neighborhood.

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