Work to start on demolition of Huntingdon's Chequer's Court

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Tuesday 13 Aug 2013 3:12 PM

Written byJULIAN MAKEY

Demolition of a landmark in Huntingdon town centre is about to start as part of a 25 million redevelopment scheme.

It is expected that knocking down the former Inland Revenue office block at the back of Chequers Court will take three months, leaving the site clear for the start of construction of new shops.

The building, which once featured the post office and an underground car park, had been part of a 1960s upgrade for the town centre, but has become an eyesore in recent years and replacement has long been on the cards.

Howard White, of the Churchmanor Estates Company which is a key player in the redevelopment plan, said: We will do all we can to minimise the impact of the demolition works and it is important to note that businesses along Chequers Court and St Germain Walk will remain open at all times.

The start of the demolition work is a welcome indicator that the town centre really is changing.

Mr White said: We are grateful to the small businesses that have occupied the building on a short-term basis prior to demolition and wish them well for their future.

Demolition of the Inland Revenue building, the decking in front of it and the bridge link near the All Day Cafe, has been scheduled to start in September.

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