has seen its iconic chimney stacks brought down in a controlled demolition after 52 years of service. The 168–170 metre tall structures were toppled using explosives as part of the final stage of decommissioning the former coal-fired power station, which once supplied electricity to around one million homes across New South Wales. The site is now set for redevelopment into a cleaner energy hub, including large-scale battery storage to support renewable power. The demolition has been described as symbolic of Australia’s transition away from coal-fired electricity toward renewable energy infrastructure.
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Farewell Liddell: iconic stacks come to crashing end after 52 years
By 19News Editorial Team · Published 26 May 2026
Newcastle New South Wales · New South Wales News
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has seen its iconic chimney stacks brought down in a controlled demolition after 52 years of service. The 168–170 metre tall structures were toppled using explosives as part of the final stage of decommissioning the f...
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