AMONG some locals, Fawley is affectionately known as “the place with the giant snooker cue”.
But now, after more than 50 years, the 650ft chimney at Fawley power station is set to be demolished this weekend.
You cannot help but notice its presence within the Southampton landscape, dominating the coastline opposite the mouth of the River Hamble.
Since Fawley power station first started to generate electricity on May 6, 1971, it produced more than 100 billion units for the National Grid.
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Wilf Wright was the first manager to take command of the hi-tech station, a post he held for 24 years.
Fawley Power station - copy pics of the power station under construction
The chimney is being demolished as part of an ongoing project to build 1,380 new homes, a 2,100 space car park and 95,300 square metres of new commercial, civic and employment space.
The scheme is expected to bring 2,300 jobs to the area.
Fawley Power station - copy pics of the power station under construction
Demolition of the chimney on Sunday at around 7am will be the latest in a series of explosions to aid in the dismantling and razing of the power station.
Check out pictures of the construction of Fawley Power Station in the gallery above.
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