Demolition of Coal-Fired Power Station Approved
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The demolition of a coal-fired power station has been approved, marking a step towards cleaner energy; the decision is seen as a positive development with little controversy.
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> The full demolition project will then be concluded in 2030 or 2031.
> East Midlands Airport, run by Manchester Airports Group (MAG), is approximately four kilometres (2.5 miles) to the south west of the site.
> The destruction of the [cooling] towers could spread dust 500 metres from the site and could disrupt the airport if not timed carefully.
> Demolition works will take place during periods of "no air traffic", the airport confirmed.
Not that they're in any sort of hurry - World War Two will probably prove quicker than knocking down this one old power plant - but at what point would it be reasonable to "contain" large demolition work inside air-inflated temporary barrier structures? Those could also be fitted with water misting systems, to minimize dust issues.