Demolition clears way for new housing scheme next to town hall

Demolition work has been completed to clear the way for regeneration around Wallasey Town Hall.

J Freeley carried out the large-scale demolition work for Wirral Council which involved the north and south annexes situated either side of the town hall in Brighton Street. 

With homes, a leisure centre, and primary school within close proximity, the phased demolition required dust suppression and noise monitoring throughout. Part of the north annexe, which was located next to occupied homes, was carefully deconstructed floor by floor using robotic excavators.

From the outset, a pedestrian diversion route was also created with associated traffic management. 

Demolition work in progress

Following the demolition, J Freeley landscaped and fenced off the site ready for future development, which will see new homes constructed.

Michael Freeley, J Freeley director, said: “This was a complex project that required a very carefully controlled demolition.

“Understandably, there were concerns about the potential risks of demolishing tall buildings within a site located on a main road and close to people’s homes and other public buildings.

“These were all alleviated through stringent planning, including measures that successfully minimised disruption and optimised health and safety.” 

Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Paul Stuart, said: “These sites are a key element in developing the Town Hall Quarter area and the wider Seacombe corridor, as well as helping in delivering the much needed new homes.” 

The demolition of the annexes, which have been vacant since 2020, has been funded by the Government’s Brownfield Land Release fund.