Demolition work on a Tyneside eyesore is well under way

9 Apr 2013 14:41

The demolition of Wouldhave House, in South Shields Market Place, marks the first stage of a 100m regeneration of the town centre

Demolition work on a Tyneside eyesore is well under way.

Wouldhave House, in South Shields Market Place, has been a blot on the towns urban landscape for decades.

Demolition of the 1960s architectural relic marks the first stage of a 100m regeneration of the town centre.

The bulldozing of the former office block and retail outlets, being carried out by North Tyneside firm Owen Pugh on behalf of South Tyneside Council, is progressing rapidly after getting under way at the back of the building.

The first stage in a process expected to take 14 weeks saw contractors removing electrical appliances and cables, as well as fixtures and fittings.

The next stage removing concrete panels, taking the roof off, then removing the three floors has been completed on the rear section facing Ferry Approach.

As work continues, additional screening will be added to the buildings frontage to control dust generated by the demolition.

Coun Iain Malcolm, leader of South Tyneside Council, said: It is great to see the demolition moving ahead so fast, and this is a key step towards a better future for South Shields town centre. Wouldhave House is an eyesore which we plan to replace with two quality buildings, including a new library and cultural centre.

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