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The Liddell power station's two 168-meter stacks will be demolished in late April, approved by the Department of Planning in 2023. This marks a significant step in transforming the site into a clean energy hub, estimated to involve a $1 billion industry portfolio, including renewable energy and recycling initiatives.

AGL is investing $225 million in decommissioning, with recycling efforts yielding 2,646 tonnes of waste materials. Plans for a solar panel recycling facility and data centers are underway, potentially employing hundreds and contributing to local economic growth. The region’s grid power demand is projected to rise by 28% in the next decade, driven by data centers.