Tower blocks demolition begins to pave way for future development

The 132 flats and maisonettes are now vacant allowing for the demolition work to start.

Connell Brothers Ltd has been appointed to carry out the demolition programme and is expected to remain on site until May 2024.

Leeds City Council says redevelopment of the Highways tower block site will allow it to deliver high density, modern, energy efficient social housing more suited to meeting the city’s housing needs. Final details of future development on site is to be confirmed once demolition is complete.

Councillor Jess Lennox, Leeds City Council’s executive member for housing, said: “It is good to see the demolition underway on site, the removal of the blocks and maisonettes will allow a clear site for the development of new energy efficient social housing in the future.

“I would like to reassure local residents that we will do everything we can to ensure we reduce disruption and thank them for their understanding.”

Mark Riley, Connell Brothers’ commercial manager, added: “We are very pleased to be spearheading the development of the Highways site.

“As a contractor which specialises in tower block demolition projects, we look forward to fulfilling the role of Principal Contractor for the demolition phase of this exciting project for Leeds City Council that aims to deliver new social housing for the Killingbeck area.”