Western Australia’s state-owned Synergy has shared footage of the moment explosives took out a boiler as part of the decommissioning at the former Kwinana coal power station.
Via LinkedIn, Synergy CEO Kurt Baker shared video of the 35m-high structure being partially demolished—a critical step in the site’s decommissioning.
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The works were successfully carried out using small explosive charges under strict safety and environmental protocols, with temporary exclusion zones in place for a few hours.
“The old Kwinana coal fired power station has been a landmark in this area since the 1970s and it is exciting to see the careful work underway to transform this site,” Baker said.
Originally built in the 1970s, the Kwinana Power Station was in operation until 2015. Deconstruction of the Kwinana Power Station and reuse of the site is supporting Western Australia’s journey towards net zero emissions by 2050.
During end-of-life decommissioning, Synergy has been working with the community to ensure there is minimal local impact. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
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Synergy’s battery projects in Kwinana are helping support WA’s main electricity grid, the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
These batteries allow for even more homes and businesses to connect more renewables, as they store excess solar generation to be used in peak periods.
