Watch: Demolition 'history' as eight cooling towers fall
Summary
Eight cooling towers at the decommissioned Cottam Power Station in Nottinghamshire were demolished. This demolition was the largest simultaneous demolition of cooling towers ever done and is part of a phased removal process at the site.Key Facts
- Eight cooling towers at Cottam Power Station were demolished.
- The power plant is located in Nottinghamshire, England.
- The towers were 114 meters (375 feet) tall.
- This demolition is described as the largest of its kind.
- Cottam Power Station opened in 1968.
- The power station provided electricity for 3.7 million homes.
- It was originally intended to operate for 30 years but closed in 2019.
- The site is owned by EDF and is undergoing phased clearance.
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