MOTHERWELL’S Allan, Coursington, and Draffen towers are to be demolished in a single controlled blowdown on December 7, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.
Built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the three 20-storey blocks have stood as a landmark between Dalziel Street and Wilson Street for more than 50 years. Together, they once provided 351 homes but are now empty and scheduled for removal as part of the council’s tower reprovisioning programme.
To make sure the demolition is carried out safely, an exclusion zone will be in place from 8.30am to 4.00pm on the day of the blowdown, covering 313 homes and 11 businesses.
Stephen Llewellyn, chief officer (Housing) at North Lanarkshire Council, said, “We’re pleased to now have a confirmed date for this important milestone in Motherwell.
“This has been a complex process, and I’d like to thank residents and businesses nearby for their patience and understanding. Safety is our absolute priority, and every step has been carefully planned with expert demolition engineers to make sure the blowdown is carried out safely and with as little disruption as possible.
“This will be the beginning of a new chapter for the site, and we’ll continue to work closely with the local community as the area is cleared and prepared for future development.”
