Demolition of council housing to help regeneration of Felling Town Centre
The process of demolishing of Sir Godfrey Thomson Court, which consists of a group of six blocks of flats, began on Monday 6 January, and is expected to take between three and four months to complete.
The clearing of the site of the former homes is being celebrated as a major step forward in the redevelopment of Felling, as the land will be used to build new good quality homes.
Councillor Chris Buckley, Cabinet Member for Housing at Gateshead Council, said:
"The regeneration of Felling Town Centre is a key priority for the council. Sir Godfrey Thomson Court was no longer a desirable place to live, and we have recognised the need to modernise the housing offer in Felling. The new homes built on the site will be affordable, energy efficient, and meet the modern needs and aspirations of our residents. A public consultation on the proposals for the site will follow later this year"
To help minimise the disruption to local residents, the council has appointed specialist demolition firm, Thompsons of Prudhoe, who are deconstructing Sir Godfrey Thomson Court in a controlled way.
Martin Baker, Contracts Manager at Thompsons of Prudhoe, said:
"We are proud to be working alongside Gateshead Council on improving the prosperity of Felling. Given the proximity of Sir Godfrey Thomson Court to nearby homes, we are taking a very considered approach to demolition. Each structure will be stripped of all internal fixtures and fittings, allowing for maximum recycling. Work will progress with the careful and controlled mechanical demolition of the building, safely demolishing the structure piece by piece. Controls will be in place to control the noise, dust and debris created by the process."
The redevelopment of the site of Sir Godfrey Thomson Court is the council's latest step in the regeneration of Felling, with the planned demolition of Crowhall Towers to follow later in the year.
Councillor Chris Buckley, added:
"With both sites adjacent to the town centre, by replacing redundant housing with desirable new homes, we'll not only improve the appearance of the immediate area, but we'll also bring residents back to the heart of Felling. The town has huge potential as place to live and work, and we are committed to working with local residents to help realise this vision."
Further details regarding the public consultation on the proposals for the site will be shared by the council soon.
The process of demolishing of Sir Godfrey Thomson Court, which consists of a group of six blocks of flats, began on Monday 6 January, and is expected to take between three and four months to complete.
The clearing of the site of the former homes is being celebrated as a major step forward in the redevelopment of Felling, as the land will be used to build new good quality homes.
Councillor Chris Buckley, Cabinet Member for Housing at Gateshead Council, said:
"The regeneration of Felling Town Centre is a key priority for the council. Sir Godfrey Thomson Court was no longer a desirable place to live, and we have recognised the need to modernise the housing offer in Felling. The new homes built on the site will be affordable, energy efficient, and meet the modern needs and aspirations of our residents. A public consultation on the proposals for the site will follow later this year"
To help minimise the disruption to local residents, the council has appointed specialist demolition firm, Thompsons of Prudhoe, who are deconstructing Sir Godfrey Thomson Court in a controlled way.
Martin Baker, Contracts Manager at Thompsons of Prudhoe, said:
"We are proud to be working alongside Gateshead Council on improving the prosperity of Felling. Given the proximity of Sir Godfrey Thomson Court to nearby homes, we are taking a very considered approach to demolition. Each structure will be stripped of all internal fixtures and fittings, allowing for maximum recycling. Work will progress with the careful and controlled mechanical demolition of the building, safely demolishing the structure piece by piece. Controls will be in place to control the noise, dust and debris created by the process."
The redevelopment of the site of Sir Godfrey Thomson Court is the council's latest step in the regeneration of Felling, with the planned demolition of Crowhall Towers to follow later in the year.
Councillor Chris Buckley, added:
"With both sites adjacent to the town centre, by replacing redundant housing with desirable new homes, we'll not only improve the appearance of the immediate area, but we'll also bring residents back to the heart of Felling. The town has huge potential as place to live and work, and we are committed to working with local residents to help realise this vision."
Further details regarding the public consultation on the proposals for the site will be shared by the council soon.
