Housing association opens gate on one of UK’s biggest demolition contracts of 2017.
Shoreline Housing Partnership is pressing ahead with plans to demolish six blocks of flats in Grimsby’s East Marsh area.
According to construction news portal Construction Enquirer, the housing group has started the hunt for suitable demolition contractors to do the job, which is set to be one of the biggest demolition contracts let this year.
The housing charity said renovating the six blocks would not be cost-effective and would still only provide buildings with the same energy efficiency as when they were first built.
A firm decision has yet to be taken on whether to opt for explosive demolition or tear down.
It is envisaged that just Tennyson House is suitable for explosive demolition, although contractors are open to submit explosive demolition proposals for another four blocks – Albion House, Nelson House, Garibaldi House and Thesiger House.
The sixth Bevan House is too close to an existing building, meaning it will be demolished using mechanical means.
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