Public warned of test blast at Rugeley Power Station
A test blast will take place at Rugeley Power Station today.
At about 1pm, a blast using explosives will be carried out on the 183m chimney.
It will be used to establish the correct explosive charging requirements for its future demolition.
An exclusion zone will be in place before, during and immediately after the blast.
The exclusion zone is within the power station boundary fence and there will be no public access to the area, or impact on the local road network.
A small amount of debris from the blast is expected but none of the power station's structures will be demolished.
Although the explosive detonation may be heard off site, any noise will be over quickly.
The remaining structures, including a chimney and the four cooling towers, are scheduled for explosive demolition at a later date.
Further details will be provided nearer the time. Demolition of the site is expected to be completed next year.
