Plans advancing for massive implosion event.
Red Road multi-storey flats in Glasgow will be brought down later this year in a one-off demolition.
The city’s skyline will change forever when the six remaining blocks are demolished in a controlled explosive blowdown. The blocks had previously been earmarked for implosion as part of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony but that plan was shelve din the face of public protest.
A decision to bring all six blocks down in a single blowdown was taken following feedback from local residents.
The one-off demolition, which will be carried out under strict health and safety guidelines, will be less disruptive to residents and businesses than carrying out multiple evacuations.
GHA, Scotland’s biggest social landlord, and world-renowned demolition specialists Safedem have previously carried out two successful blowdowns at Red Road in 2012 and 2013.
David Fletcher, Director of Regeneration for GHA, said: “We’re working very closely with our contractor and partners on plans to bring down all six remaining blocks in a single demolition later this year.
“Our contractor is preparing the blocks for demolition with work carried out to stringent health and safety regulations. We’ll continue to work with members of the local community about arrangements for the day. We’d like to thank all of the residents again for their patience and understanding during this important part of the community regeneration project.”
Safedem and GHA are liaising with local residents and businesses as work continues on preparing the blocks for demolition.
The demolition of the remaining Red Road flats is the latest part of GHA’s regeneration of communities across the city which will see thousands of new homes built.
Future development options for the cleared site are at an early stage and will include further community consultation over the summer.
