The controlled demolition of the Turbine Hall and Deaerator Bay at the former Aberthaw Power Station took place on Saturday morning.
Demolition contractor Erith Contractors, working alongside explosive engineering specialists Precision Demolition Company, undertook the controlled demolition at around 9 am on Saturday.
Demolition works began at the site back in 2024, with CCR Energy stating the turbine hall was one of the largest and most complex remaining structures on the Aberthaw site, extending over 230 meters in length and constructed from substantial reinforced concrete and structural steel.
The building historically houses the main turbine and auxiliary plant used in electricity generation, with its scale and structural density requiring extensive engineering analysis, detailed sequencing and months of preparatory works to enable Saturday's controlled demolition.
CCR Energy says the demolition marks an important step in preparing the site for long-term regeneration.
Paul Matthews, Chair of CCR Energy Board, said, "Todays demolition represents a major milestone in the transformation of Aberthaw. The turbine hall was a significant industrial structure, and safely delivering its controlled demoltion required extensive planning, technical expertise and close collaboration across specialist teams."
"This marks the beginning of a new chapter for Aberthaw as we continue to prepare the site for a future focused on renewable energy, environmental resilience and long-term community benefit."
Demolition work at the site began in 2024 with Erith Contractors undertaking the work, which is expected to be fully completed by Spring 2027.
The demolition takes place, as CCR Energy begins a preparation programme to bring the site of the former coal-fired power station back into action, after it was purchased by the Cardiff Capital Region in 2022.
CCR Energy stated that the demolition was carried out within a managed exclusion zone, in line with agreed safety and environmental controls.
Andy Dyson, Operations Director of contractor Erith said "The Turbine hall was a large-scale and technically complex structure, requiring detailed engineering assessment and a rigorous, safety-led approach."
"Our team worked closely with CCR Energy and PDC to deliver a controlled and successful demolition, and we are proud to be contributing to this important phase of the site's transformation."
CCR Energy says it will now focus on the completion of the wider demolition programme, which remains on track for completion by Spring 2027.

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