Featured Report - Weston Point Power Station - Runcorn - May 2011

[Olkka]

From about 1 year ago below. This was same visit as the FunkBusinessDaily post.
Think @Terminal Decline has heaps of detailed boiler/boiler control photos from 2ish years ago.

 

[Speed]

I think they are currently demolishing the chimney!

 

[dhutch]

I think they are currently demolishing the chimney!

Yes, I have been watching it as it comes down.
Controlled demolition from the top down, must be around 2/3 removed by now, so likely completed before the years out.
I guess it's 65-70 years old and no longer an asset, just a liability.