Residents in North Shields may be wondering why a hospital chimney is currently being dismantled.
Works are currently under way this weekend to take apart the chimney, which can be seen above the North Tyneside General Hospital, and many may be wondering what's going on. A large crane is situated behind the chimney at the moment in preparation of it being dismantled, so that a new, smaller chimney can replace it.
The reason why the chimney is being replaced at the Rake Lane hospital is connected to a multi-million pound project which aims to slash carbon emissions at the hospital. A major project to decarbonise the hospital is beginning, with the aim of reducing its emissions by 80% in the next few years.
