BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The demolished PG&E power plant on Rosedale Highway, is now gone.
Anyone traveling around the Rosedale area this weekend may have been suprised to see the twin-tower superstructure rubble has been removed.
The Kern River Power Plant became operational in 1948 and was taken off line in 1985.
Last August, the power plant was imploded, which attracted many locals to witness the event.
However, Bakersfield spectator Jerry Wood suffered critical leg injuries after being hit by shrapnel from the blast.
Demolition of the plant was delayed for nearly a year while the accident was investigated by CAL OSHA.
PG&E spokesperson Katie Allen said 10 million pounds of metal has been recycled by the Silverado contractors, who are shipping the material to a recycling center in long beach.
Allen said soil remediation has been going on for the past two years and will continue into next year.
Demolition crews will continue dismantling remaining debris and cleaning up the site for the next year.
Allen said the main goal is to eventually sell the property.