Safedem prepares to blast live footage to computer screens around the world.
With just four days remaining before the three tower blocks that comprise the Sighthill Multis contract come tumbling down, Safedem has announced that the blast will be broadcast live on the Internet.
The demolition will be shown live on the Stevenson College website and after the event it will also be shown on the Council’s own You Tube channel.
Meanwhile, nine-year old Lewis Reynolds is getting ready to press the button to signal the start of the blast sequence. As the winner of a poster competition he will push the plunger along with local resident Maureen Murdoch and Councillor Norman Work, Vice Convenor of the Health, Social Care and Housing Committee.
Three local primary schools – Murrayburn, Broomhouse and St Joseph’s – took part in the poster competition. All of the schools are near the three tower blocks that are coming down.
Pupils were asked to design a poster following a presentation on safety issues around the site by demolition contractors Safedem with the winning artist landing the prize of pushing the plunger.
William Sinclair, Managing Director of Safedem, said, “Our Community Liaison Officers regularly visit schools to present safety information about our demolition sites. The pupils were really enthusiastic and put a huge effort into the competition.
“We will still be on site for several months after the buildings are demolished and it’s extremely important that the children continue to be fully aware of being safe around the demolition site.”
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