Get Carter car park demolition to begin July 26th

Any fan of Michael Caine has seen the film Get Carter. At one point he throws a man off the top of a car park, a car park that still stands to this day in Gateshead. But its days are numbered as a demolition date has been set.

The car park was first opened in 1969, and remained functional until its closure in 2008. Now the structure will be demolished to make way for retail units, offices, a student village, town centre parking, and a supermarket as part of a larger regeneration project.



Councillor Mick Henry, Leader of Gateshead Council, acknowledged the car park's place in history:

"This car park is a significant part of Gateshead's history.

For forty years it has been visible from across Newcastle and Gateshead and, as well as accommodating thousands of cars over the years, it has been a huge talking point and a great location for filming and photography.

We all recognise its architectural style, whether loved or hated, but we've long awaited the opportunity to redevelop the town centre to better suit the needs and expectations of people who live and work here."

The demolition is expected to take eight weeks, with a further eight required to clear the site.

You can see the car park in the Get Carter trailer below at the 1m 55 mark:



Source: BBC News