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Work has begun on the first phase of
demolition to bring down six blocks
of accommodation comprising 36
properties on the Washdyke Estate.

Blocks to be demolished are: Laceby House,
Barnoldby House, Weelsby House, Hawerby House,
Brigsley House and Great Coates House. Along with
the garages located off Park Close.

Split into two phases, the controlled demolition is
being carried out by specialists DSM Demolition Ltd.

Following very extensive public consultation, plans
for the demolition of 13 blocks were announced last
year. All affected residents were offered rehousing,
home-loss payments, variable disturbance payments
and provided with a designated relocation support
officer to assist in their rehousing.

Not only were the results of the public consultation
considered when making the decision but also the
declining demand for this type of accommodation,
high tenancy turnover, outdated accommodation
in need of modernisation, the impact of the
government’s welfare reforms and the opportunity
for much-needed area regeneration.
“THIS IS VERY EMOTIONAL FOR
This first phase of demolition is expected to be THOSE THAT HAVE LIVED OR
completed by mid-February 2019. GROWN UP HERE BUT AS WELL
AS DEALING WITH AREAS OF
We’re currently carrying out feasibility studies to UNPOPULAR HOUSING AND
examine the potential opportunities to transform TACKLING PROPERTIES THAT
the area into a modern housing scheme providing a ARE HARD TO LET, IT WILL
mix of rental, shared and home ownership homes. MARK A VISUAL DIFFERENCE
TO THE CENTRE OF THE TOWN
Please remember: AND PRESENT A GENUINE
OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFORM
• Buildings waiting for demolition are unsafe. THIS CENTRAL AREA OF
• Do not enter any of the properties at any time. IMMINGHAM.”
• Do not allow your children to play in or around
these buildings. LHP director of property
• Heavy machinery will be on site and this is very Mark Jones
dangerous.
• Keep at a safe distance away from the works at all
times.

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