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04/08/2015

Red Road Flats To Be Demolished

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A group of flats in Glasgow are to be levelled in a one-off demolition this year.

The six remaining Red Road multi-storey flat blocks will be demolished in a controlled explosive blowdown.

The decision to level all six blocks in a single blowdown was taken following feedback from local residents.

Owner GHA said the one-off demolition will be carried out under strict health and safety guidelines and will be less disruptive to residents and businesses than carrying out multiple evacuations.

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GHA and 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."

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.

(LM)

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