Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein: Cooling towers of the former Moorburg power plant are blown up

Demolition work is expected to be completed by summer 2023

The former Moorburg coal-fired power plant in Hamburg, Germany, is being demolished. The two cooling towers were the last major structures to be demolished, and they were blown up on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

The demolition of the cooling towers was a major event for Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. The towers were a landmark of the city, and their demolition marks the end of an era for coal-fired power in the region.

The demolition of the cooling towers was a complex and dangerous operation. The towers were each 150 meters tall, and they were filled with asbestos and other hazardous materials. The demolition had to be carefully planned and executed in order to avoid any injuries or damage to the surrounding area.

The demolition of the cooling towers was a success, and it was completed without any major incidents. The site of the former Moorburg power plant is now being used for a variety of purposes, including a park, a residential area, and a commercial center.

The demolition of the cooling towers is a reminder of the changing energy landscape in Germany. Coal-fired power is being phased out in favor of renewable energy sources, and the demolition of the Moorburg power plant is a symbol of this transition.