The Redcar Coke Ovens (RCO) Gas Holder was demolished by explosives on Friday (April 28) as developments continue on the Teesworks site. Read more: 'Sexual deviant' ex-Cleveland copper locked up for 29 yearsThey said: "On Friday 28 April at approximately 2pm, crews will be conducting an explosive demolition to bring down the Redcar Coke Ovens Gas Holder on the Teesworks site. "This is the final explosive demolition taking place in respect of the Redcar Coke Ovens, after the main structure was brought down in June last year. "The 62m tall Gas Holder will be brought down by one controlled explosion. When the steelworks are demolished, earth clearance and ground remediation is set to take place to prepare the land for development.

Source: The Star April 28, 2023 17:19 UTC