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Moving concrete slabs JLP01_08_096704
Grain Power Station, Grain, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. Laing workers assisting with the movement of a rectangular concrete slab at a stockpile on the construction site of the Isle of Grain Power Station.
The Isle of Grain Power Station was an oil fired power station built in the 1970s by multiple contractors, including John Laing and Son Ltd. When the power station opened in 1979, it had the second tallest chimney in the UK at 244 metres high. The power station has now been demolished and the chimney was destroyed in September 2016. A new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station has been built at the site
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1970s Construction People Teamwork Work Workmen
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This print captures the industrious scene at the construction site of the Isle of Grain Power Station in Medway, Kent. In this image, a group of dedicated Laing workers can be seen assisting with the movement of a rectangular concrete slab at a stockpile. The sheer size and weight of these slabs is evident as they require teamwork and coordination to be maneuvered into place. Built in the 1970s by various contractors, including John Laing and Son Ltd. , the Isle of Grain Power Station was an impressive oil-fired facility that played a significant role in powering the region. When it opened its doors in 1979, it boasted one of the tallest chimneys in all of Britain, standing tall at an astonishing height of 244 meters. However, time has taken its toll on this once-mighty power station. Today, only remnants remain as both the power station itself and its iconic chimney have been demolished. In their place now stands a modern Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station that continues to provide energy for countless homes and businesses. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to not only the hard work put forth by these skilled workers but also to an era when oil-fired power stations were instrumental in meeting society's growing energy demands.
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