Reference numberE000076-01DescriptionThe Power Station was officially opened on 27th June 1951 by the Minister for Electricity, the Hon David Brand. Eight boilers were installed to produce steam to drive four generators, each of 25MW capacity. At first the boilers were fuelled by coal but in the mid 1960s they were converted to oil. When oil prices rose in the 1970s, the boilers were returned to coal firing. The Power House was closed in July 1985.Date1960PhotographerNot known Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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