Demolition of Dow Chemical's Sarnia site will to begin this year

Dow Chemicals has been in Sarnia for 65 years, and will cease local production in April 2009. Demolition of units, buildings and services connected with polystyrene, low-density polyethylene, product development, epoxy resins, latex and biox treatment is to begin this spring or summer. Office buildings, a maintenance shop, warehouse and fire hall will be taken down in 2010, with all closing activity to be completed by spring 2011. After the property has been cleared, it will be maintained at least until it's sold.