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Four former Redcar Power Station structures on the Teessworks site were reduced to rubble in a matter of seconds on Thursday afternoon.
It marked the final facility to come down at the former steelworks and an end of one the largest demolition programmes the UK has ever seen.
The demolition could be seen across the bay in Seaton Carew with a small number of people capturing the moment on camera from the sand dunes.
The demolition of the Redcar Power Station chimney stack, triple flare stack and gas holder.
The button was pressed by Lord Michael Heseltine[1], whose report Opportunity Unlimited kick-started the region’s devolution deal in 2016.
Lord Heseltine said: “Devolution[2] is fundamental.
“My view of devolution is the Mayoral Authority should be producing a strategy for the Tees Valley which should embrace all the strengths and opportunities and tackle the weaknesses.”
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The demolition of the Redcar Power Station chimney stack, triple flare stack and gas holder on the site of the former Redcar steelworks site. Picture by Frank Reid.
Teesworks CEO Martin Corney said: “I’m very pleased with the progress of the demolition programme. We’re creating and keeping jobs in the region, and it has paved the way for an exciting future with important new investments across the site.”
A longstanding advocate of devolution, Lord Heseltine wanted to see it move faster and backed a wider Mayoral model.
“It’s moving at a snail’s pace,” he added.
“We need 60 local authorities, get rid of all the districts and have Mayoral Unitaries. It’s all in the Redcliffe-Maud Report from 1968.”
The dust clears after Thursday’s demolition.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen described the demolition as “a bittersweet day”, adding: “It’s a real honour Lord Heseltine has agreed to push the button on our final Teesworks demolition.”
He added: “Our Joint Venture Partners, investors and contractors are cracking on at Teesworks and our progress on the recommendations in the initial report shows how far we’ve come, and how far we have to go in bringing prosperity and good, well-paid jobs to people in Teesside[4], Darlington and Hartlepool[5].”
Teesworks covers approximately 4,500 acres of land south of the River Tees and includes the former SSI steelworks site and other industrial assets.
It is home to the UK’s largest Freeport. Political concerns about the scheme including land sale arrangements have led to an independent inquiry being announced by the Government.
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The company was founded in 2019 by Lyndsay Hogg and her father Graham Hogg with just five members of staff.
Overseas sales have since grown by 405% – now making up 94% of all sales – with the majority of its exports destined for South America and the Far East.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen met chief executive Lyndsay Hogg (right), financial director Graham Hogg and director/community champion Helen Hogg (middle, with cream top)/ Photo: Dave Charnley Photography
The company aims to expand into Manchester but with all bookings coming back to its Hartlepool[1] office.
It is also in the very early stages of setting up a branch in Dubai.
Mayor[2] Houchen, who visited Hogg Global’s offices, praised the company and urged more local firms to apply for the 2024 awards.
He said: “Hogg Global Logistics has made immense strides in such a short time – a staggering achievement in the face of a global pandemic.
“It is a prime example of how our businesses are being recognised on the world stage and they should be incredibly proud of this award – doubly so given it was the only company in the North East to be recognised. “Its future expansion plans are hugely encouraging and I wish them all the best for the future.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise was previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
Hogg Global can now use the King’s emblem on all its materials and fly the King’s flag from its office for five years
Thanking staff and everyone who has supported the business, Lyndsay said: “To hear we are the only ones in the North East to win this award is mind-blowing.
“As a female led organisation in a very male dominated industry we are delighted we have achieved this at Hogg Global.
“As a single mum to two gorgeous boys Joel and Charlie, I have always wanted to encourage them to reach for the stars.
“We will continue to highlight the careers within a sector we are so passionate about and hope it further shines the spotlight on our hometown of Hartlepool and all the fantastic businesses it has to offer.”
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