THE person who will blow up four of the iconic towers at Fiddlers Ferry has been revealed.
A raffle organised by Warrington Disability Partnership, Warrington Borough Council, and Peel NRE offered the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The lucky winner who will press the big red button, Grace Taylor, was announced yesterday, Monday.
Tickets were priced at just £2 and an incredible £14,680 was raised for Warrington Disability Partnership.
The draw took place yesterday, Monday, and Cheshire Mix 56 presenter Paul Smith was there to cover the event live.
Cheshire Mix 56 presenter Paul Smith and Dave Thompson, chief executive of WDP
Earlier this month, the date for the demolition of Fiddlers Ferry Power Station was confirmed.
The plan will see the iconic landmarks blown down on Sunday, December 3.
It is scheduled to take place between 8am and 12pm and will take just seconds, but it will cause a dust cloud lasting approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Associated resident evacuations and road closures will be in effect from 7am on the day.
Extensive work is being carried out to ensure the highest safety standards are upheld and hazardous materials have already been removed in preparation for blow-down.
The Cuerdley site has been earmarked for housing and industrial use. The power station closed in March 2020 after nearly 50 years.
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