proposal to build a large postal sorting office on the former fly-ash lagoons proved controversial due to the wildlife that had colonised the site. An unusual feature of the site is the northern end of the pair of 192-metre tall pylons supporting the 400 kV link across the river Thames. Electricity output Electricity output for West Thurrock power station over the period 1964–1987 was as follows: West Thurrock annual electricity output GWh. References External links West Thurrock Power Station: The End of a River Side Giant 1957 – 1993 Thurrock Coal-fired power stations in England Power stations in the East of England Demolished power stations in the United Kingdom Power stations on the River Thames Former power stations in England Port of London