Projects
Lead Partner: New Gorbals Housing Association
Project HistoryClick an image to enlarge
Location:
Glasgow City Centre, Gorbals
Description:
Two tower blocks on Crown Street/Sandiefield Road in the Gorbals have been demolished in controlled explosions.
The 24-Storey towers were 69m tall and contained almost 400 flats. They were completed in 1971.
The towers were demolished to make way for a new health centre, social housing and office accommodation.
The work is part of a £100m regeneration project by New Gorbals Housing Association aimed at transforming the Hutchesontown area.
Current status:
Demolition has taken place.
Cost:
part of a £100m project.