Video: Sizewell A turbine hall demolished

The works were carried out by demolition specialist Erith, on behalf of Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) and included the removal of more than 17,000 tonnes of concrete and rubble.

The turbine hall, along with the site’s fire station and electrical annexe, was dismantled following the use of controlled explosives to break up four large concrete plinths.

David Rushton, NDA Programme Manager, said: “The successful demolition of the turbine hall brings skyline change to the Sizewell A site.

“The innovative use of explosives provides valuable learning for future decommissioning activities, and the segregation and reuse of demolition material supports the NDA’s sustainability targets.”