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One Year After Givaudan Blast, Louisville Awaits Final Demolition Permit as Rezoning Advances

Investigators attributed the explosion to a previously documented cooking‑vessel failure.

Overview

  • Remnants of the Clifton plant remain as Givaudan says it is waiting for the city’s final demolition permit before work can proceed.
  • Once approved, contractor Hayden Wrecking is set to manage site clearance, a process expected to take about 40 days depending on weather.
  • Councilman Andrew Owens has introduced a measure to rezone the property to prevent future industrial use, with Mayor Craig Greenberg’s support.
  • Givaudan says it will not rebuild at the Payne Street site and is evaluating alternate locations outside the neighborhood while maintaining support for affected residents.
  • Neighbors report ongoing repairs and insurance delays a year after the blast that killed two workers and injured others, as the community seeks closure.