Demolition of Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station could begin before the end of the year.
Peel NRE, which acquired the former coal-fired plant in July, told the ECHO that a controlled explosion will be used to topple the four 115m-high northern cooling towers if the plans are allowed to proceed. As much material as possible will be salvaged to be reused in the redevelopment.
Peel NRE submitted a “prior approval” application to Warrington Borough Council on Tuesday setting out its proposals for starting to clear the site. Earmarked for demolition are the four northern cooling towers, water pumphouse, propane storage, coal stockyard, laboratory, workshops and stores, as well as the administration complex containing offices, canteen, changing rooms and medical centre.
