Work stops on famous Plymouth landmark demolition pending further investigation.
The demolition of the Hoe Centre in Plymouth has been halted on the grounds of public safety.
The University of Plymouth’s decision to knock down the building in Notte Street has ignited a storm of protest.
Now, in an e-mail passed to local newspaper The Herald, Jonathan Harris, an inspector for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), wrote on Friday: “I attended the site today and stopped demolition work on the grounds of public safety being compromised by the limited exclusion zone. I am meeting with representatives from the demolition contractor on Monday to discuss the way forward.”
The HSE was apparently alerted to the danger by a Plymouth City Council officer, who sent photographs of the site.
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