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Lincoln Avenue demolition enters final phase

June 24 2015

 Lincoln Avenue demolition enters final phase
Work two demolish twin multi-storey blocks of flats at Lincoln Avenue, Knightswood, is in its final stages with a 247-tonne Liebherr long-reach machine bringing down the second of the two 58m tall blocks.

Demolition contractor Technical Demolition Services is on-site clearing the way for construction of 50 new Glasgow Housing Association homes to replace lost accommodation, with site clearance expected to complete by late summer.

Both blocks were built in 1964 but have been hit increased vacancy rates and rising maintenance costs in recent years as their popularity waned.
Remaining high-rise properties on the estate have had new windows, roofs and insulation installed by Wates.

Work on the Hypostyle designed replacement housing is expected to get underway next year.

Photography by David Pollock

GHA is in the midst of a city-wide regeneration drive
GHA is in the midst of a city-wide regeneration drive
This long reach crane can stretch to 67m in height
This long reach crane can stretch to 67m in height

1 Comment

GIR
#1 Posted by GIR on 26 Jun 2015 at 12:26 PM
Sad to see this tower go....

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