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The sphere is likely to be among the last parts to be torn down
The landmark sphere at the Dounreay nuclear plant will be demolished, the site's operator has said.
It had previously been suggested the structure could be kept as a reminder of far north's role in the development of nuclear energy.
Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) said the sphere was likely to be among the last parts to be torn down.
The site will remain out of bounds to the public for almost 300 years after buildings have been removed.
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
The sphere is likely to be among the last parts to be torn down The landmark sphere at the Dounreay nuclear plant will be demolished, the site's operator has said.
It had previously been suggested the structure could be kept as a reminder of far north's role in the development of nuclear energy.
Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) said the sphere was likely to be among the last parts to be torn down.
The site will remain out of bounds to the public for almost 300 years after buildings have been removed.
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.