Tower demolition to herald next phase of Hattersley regeneration
Demolition specialists Connell Brothers start work today (Tuesday, February 28) on demolition of the last remaining tower block of the old Hattersley Estate, in Tameside, Greater Manchester
The 11-storey high Tameside Court is being demolished in the next phase of a dynamic regeneration programme in Hattersley which to date has seen £200m invested by partners Tameside Council, Peak Valley Housing Association, Symphony Housing Group and The Homes and Communities Agency.
Tameside Court is being demolished using Connell Brothers’ specialist Caterpillar 375 customised high reach demolition excavator. The excavator weighs 90 tons and can work at heights of up to 40m. As part of the project, Connell Brothers have already demolished the former Four in Hand public house.
The regeneration programme has brought new facilities including the Hub Community Centre, Hattersley Library, a Tesco Superstore and council offices.
In addition, Barratts has sold more than 260 new homes in Hattersley and its large scale development programme will total in excess of 800 new homes completely changing the tenure mix in the area.
The work is being carried out close to residential properties and the busy Hattersley Road East, and will be carefully carried out by Connell Brothers, the Manchester-based demolition, dismantling and asbestos removal contractor, working for Chartered Quantity Surveyors Simon Fenton Partnership, in a project for Peak Valley Housing Association (PVHA), part of Symphony.
Connell Brothers’ Director Barry Connell said: “We have a long relationship with Hattersley and are proud to be playing our part in the impressive regeneration of the area. We have a strong and positive partnership with Peak Valley Housing Association and Simon Fenton Partnership which has proved hugely beneficial to local residents.”
Phil Corris, managing director, Peak Valley Housing Association, said: “The demolition of the last tower block and attached former public house marks another historic milestone in the rebirth of the area as a place where people want to live. This will make way for the redevelopment of the old district centre with new homes for rent and sale.
“Construction of new homes on the site is programmed to start later this year. This hugely successful regeneration project is a fine example of what can be achieved through close partnership working and could not have been possible without the support of Tameside Council and the local community.”
