Rugeley power station chimney demolished

Pictures from: Engie Group / Youtube


A 183-metre power station chimney has been demolished with explosives in Rugeley, Staffordshire to pave the way for new development in the area.

As it falls, almost in slow motion, it leaves a trail of coal dust behind it.

Credit: Engie Group
Credit: Engie Group
Credit: Engie Group

The power station was demolished to make way for hundreds of new homes, a new school and employment space as part of a redevelopment programme.

The coal-fired power plant closed in 2016.

Last year the boiler house was demolished - the sixth building to be ‘taken down’ by explosives at the site.