DEM-Master Demolition has successfully dismantled five high rise flats in Irvine on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
The Bathgate-based firm used a Liebherr 984 Ultra High Reach machine to take each of the towers down, with water suppression hoses used to reduce any potential dust and minimise disruption for neighbours.
As part of Dem-Master Demolition’s commitment to the environment, the processing of materials and recycling/reuse initiatives on the project resulted in the diversion of over 20,000 tonnes of materials from landfill.
Afton Court, which was the last remaining tower, was brought down late last year and, since then, the site has been cleared of rubble and debris ahead of the local authority creating new modern, energy-efficient homes which provide residents with a ‘better quality’ of life.
Laura Kelly, of Dem-Master Demolition Ltd, said, “We understand that demolition works can be disruptive, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for the patience and support we were shown throughout the process. Furthermore, we were delighted to collaborate with North Ayrshire Council and actively invest in the community through employment opportunities for local residents, skill-building training programmes, or valuable donations and volunteering efforts, as we aimed to leave a positive mark on Fullarton Street.”
Councillor Tony Gurney, cabinet member for green environment and economy at North Ayrshire Council, added, “This is a major project which is transforming a key site in an important part of Irvine. We are looking forward to redeveloping this site to provide modern, energy efficient homes which offer our residents a better quality of life.
“Happily, the demolition process went as smoothly as we could have hoped for and we’re delighted to see the site ready to move on to the next stage of its redevelopment. This will see new homes for affordable rent delivered on the site, contributing to our commitment to build more than 1,600 new Council homes in every part of North Ayrshire.”
