Landmark water tower demolished…

Canadian press reports on the dismantling of a water tower in Orillia.

A 26-metre water tower bearing the city’s name has stood in Orillia for more than 50 years, but the decaying landmark was beginning to wear out its welcome. One of the challenges to its demolition was that the six-legged tower stood on a small lot, about 21 by 46 metres, surrounded by residential housing. If the tower were toppled, it could have caused damage to surrounding properties built in its shadow.

For the full story from Daily Commercial News and Construction Record, click here.