Part of an old iron ore dock in Thunder Bay is being torn down as work continues on the waterfront.
André Gagné of Midcontinent Terminal said about 150 metres of the 80-year-old trestle at the former CN Rail site will be removed, with cleanup finished by June 1. He said the demolition will help the company expand and bring in new types of cargo.
The dock, built by the Canadian National Railway after the Second World War, was once used to load iron ore onto ships. Now, removing part of the structure will allow larger ships to dock and carry items like wind turbine parts and other oversized cargo.
Gagné said the project is part of a plan to grow business at the port and support future shipping opportunities. About one-third of the trestle is being demolished for now, though some of it will remain for historical reasons.
The site is listed as a heritage property by the City of Thunder Bay, but it is not officially protected, allowing the work to move ahead.
