Peel NRE has appointed DSM Demolition Ltd to manage the next significant phase of demolition at the former power station.
It comes after plans were submitted last month, seeking to demolish the final four cooling towers.
DSM, with decades of experience in the decommissioning and demolition of large-scale industrial and power generation facilities, will execute the next phase of the demolition programme, preparing the site for future development.
The work began on Monday, December 1, and is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete.
Demolition works will include specialist asbestos removal alongside the demolition of key industrial assets. These comprise of the remaining conveyors, the Flue Gas Desulphurisation plant, precipitators and storage silos, as well as the systematic de-planting of the turbine hall and control room building.
By clearing these structures, the programme will ensure the site is prepared safely and efficiently for the next stage of regeneration, creating a foundation for the mixed-use redevelopment and low-carbon projects that will define the site’s future potential.
Peel NRE says it will continue to work closely with Warrington Borough Council, contractors and local stakeholders to maintain safety, minimise disruption and accelerate the delivery of this landmark regeneration project.
Kieran Madden, director at DSM Demolition Limited said: “We’re proud to be working in partnership with PEEL on such an iconic site. Fiddlers Ferry represents a significant chapter in the UK’s energy heritage, and we’re honoured to play a part in its next stage of transformation. Our extensive experience in power station demolition enables us to approach this project with the highest levels of technical expertise, safety, and environmental care.”
Kieran Tames, development director at Peel NRE said: “Awarding this contract represents another important step in delivering our long-term plans for Fiddlers Ferry. DSM Demolition Ltd brings proven experience in complex industrial demolition and will play a key role in safely and efficiently preparing the site for future sustainable mixed-use development.
“The transformation of Fiddlers Ferry is progressing at pace, this next phase clears the way for the site’s future and we’re proud to carry forward its legacy in a new form, creating a place that delivers opportunity, investment and long-term benefit for the region.”
