Italian system to be used of Scotland’s tallest towers.
Demolition work will start next month on Scotland’s tallest residential towers in Glasgow.
The Whitevale and Bluevale high-rise flats – known locally as the Gallowgate Twins – will be deconstructed piece by piece by specialist contractor Safedem using the innovative TopDownWay system devised by Italian contractor Despe.
The ‘TopDownWay’ demolition technology was chosen due to the close proximity of the neighbouring block and nearby roads and also the unique core structure of the towers.
Safedem will begin lifting the platform on to the roof of 109 Bluevale Street next month. Work is expected to be complete by summer 2015. The deconstruction of 51 Whitevale Street will begin soon after with the site cleared by 2016.
William Sinclair, Safedem Managing Director, said: “We carefully assess every project before developing the safest and most appropriate method of demolition. The ‘TopDownWay’ is an innovative system designed for the deconstruction of high-rise structures in close proximity to nearby properties.”
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