Winchester car park demolition to commence next week.
Demolition of part of Friarsgate car park will start on Monday 17 October and is expected to finish in March 2017. The project will cost approximately £800,000.
The car park closed in March 2015 for safety reasons and the long-term future of the site will be resolved as part of the central Winchester regeneration project.
“Due to the condition of the rear part of the car park it is necessary to demolish that part of the structure as it has reached the end of its design life, with significant defects apparent which are beyond repair,” says Winchester City Council Cllr Steve Miller. “The condition of the car park continues to deteriorate and there is the risk that parts of the structure could fall on passers-by causing injury.”
The work will be carried out for Winchester City Council by Armac Demolition.
The perimeter of the car park will be secured and safety signage will be placed in key areas around the demolition area.
Winchester City Council and Armac Demolition will keep residents, businesses and the public informed during the works and minimise the potential impacts of dust, noise and vibration.
