Blackpool's skyline is being changed forever

The skyline in Blackpool is currently being changed forever as the flats on Healey Street on Queens Park estate in Layton are being demolished.

Charles Court and Ashworth Court are the first two blocks to be demolished, and it signals the end of high rise flat living in the area. Instead, 22 houses and 72 two and three storey flats are set to be built in their place by developer Lovell.

Local residents who have lived in the flats for years are understandably upset about losing their homes, but on the plus side the new development is expected to benefit everyone. Gwen King, chairman of the Queens Park Residents Association, said:

"People are now looking for a lot more and I think a lot of people are glad to see the flats go. We are going to get warm flats, double glazed and everyone will benefit from it."

Source: The Gazette

Glasgow Housing Association select 3 demolition contractors

The Glasgow Housing Association has selected three demolition contractors to carry out major demolition work between now and 2017. The three contractors and the value of the work assigned to them is as follows:

• Safedem - £4.7 million
• Technical Demolition Services - £4.1 million
• Dem-Master - £1.1 million

Seven companies were in the running for the work, but the three that won already have proven track records working with the association.

The good news now is how much of a difference the contracted work will make to the Glasgow skyline. In total, many high rise flats will be demolished, over 2,000 flats will go, and a further 250 low rise flats are also earmarked for removal, ready for land redevelopment.

Source: Construction Enquirer