Erith explosives set demolition record at Sizewell

Erith has used over 700kg of explosives in the first stage demolition of four giant concrete plinths as part of work to decommission the turbine hall at Sizewell A.
The contract sets a new record for the largest use of explosives on a nuclear site for conventional demolition purposes in decades.Over 1,200 holes were drilled into the plinth structures that bore the weight of two turbo generator units weighing 605 tonnes each.The charges were then set and the plinths wrapped ready for detonation.