ELITE CONSTRUCTION VOL3 ISSUE11
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CUMBERNAULD’S HIGH RISE FLATS DEMOLISHED TO MAKE WAY<br />
FOR MODERN HOMES<br />
Sanctuary Cumbernauld a not-forprof<br />
’it social housing organisation began<br />
demolition of the f’irst three of twelve tower<br />
blocks in Cumbernauld Glasgow back in<br />
2015 as part of a modernisation drive that<br />
has seen 111 new homes built on the land<br />
so far.<br />
Bruce House, Buchan House and Douglas<br />
House on Allanfauld Road were levelled by a<br />
high-reach crane in the f’irst phase of a £75m<br />
project to clear all tower blocks from the<br />
town skyline. Rubble from the former towers<br />
were treated and crushed before being used<br />
to level the site.<br />
Out dated High-rises in Cumbernauld demolished<br />
Councillor Sam Love, North Lanarkshire<br />
Council’s convener of housing & social work<br />
services, commented: “These Seafar towers<br />
were well known local landmarks and will<br />
hold fond memories for many who stayed<br />
in them over the years, but they were in<br />
desperate need of replacing.”<br />
“The council was delighted to be supporting<br />
Sanctuary’s plans and I’m sure the people of<br />
Cumbernauld were looking forward to the<br />
new homes being built.”<br />
Elite caught up with Peter Martin, Sanctuary<br />
Group director he said: “We are delighted to<br />
have built more affordable homes that will<br />
help secure Cumbernauld’s future.”<br />
“Thanks to Main Contractors Cruden<br />
Building - the project has created various<br />
apprenticeships and work placement<br />
opportunities for the local residents, as well<br />
as the111 new f’lats.”<br />
Nine of Cumbernauld’s 12 high-rises remain<br />
standing. By 2021, a total investment<br />
exceeding £75 million will create more<br />
than 400 new homes to replace the ageing<br />
blocks. Cruden Building have been selected<br />
principal contractors for the scheme.<br />
Demolition of Cumbernaulds High-rise<br />
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