The chimney stack at Port Augusta’s former power station site was demolished on 23 November.
The 200-metre stack, which had been a major landmark in Port Augusta for many years, was felled using explosives and dropped onto vacant land to the south-east.
Watch the demolition
The demolition of the stack was part of ongoing work to prepare the land for future industrial use.
Environment Protection Authority staff recently inspected the site to ensure that steps were in place for managing dust this summer.
Vegetation cover is increasing, and a dust suppressant that was applied in high risk areas has shown good results during recent high winds.
The power station stopped generating power in May 2016, and under the terms of its EPA licence, Flinders Power is required to implement a closure plan that includes rehabilitation of the ash dam and decommissioning and decontamination of the coal burning equipment.
As part of its licence conditions, Flinders Power was required to put in place a dust management plan, including minimising dust produced during work, applying suppressants and monitoring weather conditions.
Learn more about the licence conditions relating to the rehabilitation of the former power station sites, including the latest dust management plan.
