A demolition close to our hearts (and house)…

Water tower demolition project of special interest to DemolitionNews.com.

Under normal circumstances, the proposed demolition of a 100-year old water tower in a Surrey backwater probably wouldn’t make it onto DemolitionNews.com. But when that Surrey backwater is, in fact, our own backyard and the tower in question can be seen from Demolition News Towers, then our interest is suddenly piqued.

According to the Epsom Guardian newspaper, London and Quadrant (L&Q) Housing Association, which owns the 12-storey Horton Water Tower, in Cavendish Walk, Epsom, has appointed a planning consultant to investigate whether it can tear down the controversial building and replace it with plants and trees.

Project co-ordinator Lorna Miller told councillors a questionnare to nearby residents found that demolition was “by far the most favourable option”, although some have argued it should remain untouched because of its history and character.

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