Terry's chocolate factory demolition begins in York

Although they haven't really been seen on TV for a while, no one can forget the Terry's chocolate orange adverts. Now one of the factories that used to produce the delicious chocolate is being demolished in York. It has stood empty since 2005 when 300 jobs were lost as the factory shut its doors.

The demolition is being carried out by Demolition Services Ltd. who have been contracted by developers Grantside. All materials from the building will be recycled where possible including the steel frame, the bricks as aggregate, and the concrete base as road construction materials. The whole project is expected to take 4 weeks.

Anyone concerned about the fate of the distinctive main red brick building can relax. It is a listed building and Grantside aim to make it a centrepiece of any new development.

With the building gone, Grantside will redevelop the area and bring with it 2,700 new jobs to the area. They will come from home construction, the introduction of two hotels, and a public services area including restaurants, bars, and shops.

Source: The York Press