Las Vegas' famed Stardust Casino and Hotel Towers, comprised of one nine-story tower and one 32 story tower, were imploded simultaneously the night of March 13. The higher tower was the tallest building ever imploded on the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas-based LVl Environmental Services of Nevada, a subsidiary of LVl Services Inc., was engaged to remediate and demolish 27 structures on the 63-acre site, totaling two million sq-ft. Demolition began in December 2006, with asbestos abatement and traditional demolition work. More than 100,000 sq ft of asbestos-containing materials were removed from the property. Upon completion, 170,000 tons of debris will have been removed from the site of the Stardust, with 80 percent being recycled. Prior to implosion, LVl ensured the removal of all debris within the buildings wherever possible. The company mechanically demolished various structures on the site, and removed interior non-load bearing walls and internal structures. LVl was also responsible for ensuring that all utilities were disconnected from the property or protected prior to the implosion and final demolition work.
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