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Demolition marks new dawn
Demolition of properties on Grimsby’s Yarborough estate began this week making way for the multi-million pound housing showpiece that will completely transform the area.
Work began on the first phase of demolition to bring down five blocks of accommodation comprising 19 properties.
The existing properties on the estate date back to the 1950’s and many of them have been empty for some considerable time.
The properties will be replaced by high quality, attractive homes with open spaces, community eco-gardens and a neighbourhood green.
Those residents whose properties are in this first phase of demolition and who wish to remain on the estate have been decanted to other homes in the neighbourhood or transferred to other estates if requested.
Remember:
- Buildings waiting for demolition are unsafe.
- Residents should not enter any of the properties at any time.
- Residents should not allow their children to play in or around these buildings.
- Heavy machinery will be on site and this is very dangerous.
- Residents should keep at a safe distance away from the works at all times.
Demolition follows weeks of resident consultation workshops organised by Stamford Homes, Shoreline and architects Barton Wilmore to gauge local opinion about what type of houses, play areas and community facilities should be incorporated into the redevelopment.
Shoreline director of neighbourhood services Murray Macdonald said: “Watching the bulldozers move in to begin their work is very emotional and symbolic for the local residents – visually it marks a difference to the local landscape of the neighbourhood but it also marks the beginning of a new and exciting era and a bright future for this community.”
Local resident and chair of the Yarborough Tenant and Resident Association Roberta Lightfoot said: “We have been waiting for this for a long time. Things are actually starting to happen and we are seeing some real action.”
April 2007
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