Comments on: Save this beautiful ruin

By: EcoChampion

EcoChampion — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:16:55 +0000

I found this page via the BBC news website. It is a great shame to reduce its size. These pictures make a great contracts between nature and modern builds.

In terms of the environment when something has ben build we should not knock it down due to cost and creating additional pollution. The environment should embrace this builds and blend with it.

I would love to place a copy on my site http://www.ecopicofthday.com

By: james

james — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:10:56 +0000

Er, I am based on Trawsfynydd site at the moment and I have to say they are rather ugly buildings. It is interesting reading this article as I know full well the decomissioning project will go ahead. The reactors are not being demolished as such, but reduced. This is something that has to happen as the structural integrity is comprimised. The concrete has a limited lifespan and the buildings are rapidly deteriorating. Despite what critics may say… these ugly buildings will fall !

By: Clayton Hirst

Clayton Hirst — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:47:57 +0000

Interesting news for Trawsfynydd watchers. The body responsible for funding the demolition work has quietly shelved the plans because of the squeeze on public spending. Still no word from Cadw on the listing application, however, nearly two months after its self-imposed deadline. Read about it here: http://claytonhirst.wordpress.com/trawsfynydd/

By: Clayton Hirst

Clayton Hirst — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:06:55 +0000

Another news update. Cadw inspectors to visit Trawsfynydd early next month to consider listing proposal: http://claytonhirst.wordpress.com/trawsfynydd/

By: Clayton Hirst

Clayton Hirst — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:06:41 +0000

Couple of updates: Cadw has confirmed that it will conduct a site visit of Trawsfynydd in the New Year so it can decide whether there is a case to list. Also, here is an article I wrote from the Guardian on the subject:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/dec/21/snowdonia-nuclear-power-station-wales-architecture

Remember where you read about it first.

By: Clayton Hirst

Clayton Hirst — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:42:01 +0000

More Trawsfynydd news. Abstract artist, Sonja Benskin Mesher, to open solo exhibition of paintings of the power station, inspired by the campaign: http://claytonhirst.wordpress.com/trawsfynydd/

By: Trawsfynydd to be considered for listing | WalesHome.org

Trawsfynydd to be considered for listing | WalesHome.org — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:52:21 +0000

[...] Clayton Hirst’s article in favour of preserving the Basil Spence-designed Trawsfynydd nuclear power station in Gwynedd? It [...]

By: Clayton Hirst

Clayton Hirst — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:18:23 +0000

Good news for the supporters of Trawsfynydd; Cadw has confirmed that it is now formally considering the building for listing. I have posted a news story on my blog: http://claytonhirst.wordpress.com/trawsfynydd/

By: Clayton Hirst

Clayton Hirst — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:11:02 +0000

We will, apparently, learn next week whether Cadw will consider the building for listing. An official told me today that they would be sending emails to those people who had recently contacted them, with their decision. Don’t hold your breath.

By: Wil

Wil — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:33:33 +0000

Da iawn chdi am ymateb Bethan