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18/03/2022

Final Cooling Tower Demolished At Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station

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SSE has announced the culmination of a three-year project with the successful demolition of the last of the cooling towers at the Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station in West Yorkshire.

Three cooling towers were brought down at the former coal-fired power station, which was officially closed by SSE in March 2016 having produced electricity for over 50 years.

SSE's principal contractor Keltbray carried out the blowdown on Thursday 17 March using controlled explosives, with a local exclusion zone being put in place to ensure safety.

In August 2021, COP26 President and Government Minister Alok Sharma pressed the button to demolish two chimney stacks and the main boiler house at the site. That followed the demolition of five cooling towers in two separate blowdowns in 2019.
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The closure of the station and subsequent demolition works are part of SSE's transition to a low-carbon energy future, in line with the UK's target for net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Paul Hook, SSE Thermal's Project Manager for Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station, said: "The demolition project at Ferrybridge 'C' has been a significant undertaking and this event represents the culmination of years of planning. For the Ferrybridge community, it is another poignant moment with the power station having played a vital part in so many people's lives. However, it is important that we move towards a low-carbon future in order to meet our net zero targets.

"For the final blowdown at the site, we engaged closely with local residents, Wakefield Council, West Yorkshire Police, the Highways Agency and the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure a safe and efficient demolition, and we thank everyone involved for their cooperation and support."

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