Our ambitious tower regeneration programme is continuing to transform communities across the area, with major progress being made on demolition, fire safety and plans for future housing developments.
The long-term strategy is part of our wider Transforming Places programme, which aims to replace all 48 high-rise towers over a 25-year period with modern, energy-efficient homes that better meet the needs of local residents.
Significant milestones have already been reached. More than 1,550 properties within Phase 1 of the programme have now been vacated, and several high and low-rise blocks having been already demolished, with work progressing well at key sites including Dunbeth Court in Coatbridge and the site of the former Coursington, Allen and Draffen towers in Motherwell.
Jackson Court in Coatbridge has now been demolished, with foundation works nearing completion ahead of the site being handed over for future redevelopment. In Wishaw, demolition work at Allershaw Tower is continuing, with the site expected to be cleared later this year.
Alongside demolition works, major investment is also being made in existing towers through sprinkler installations, fire safety upgrades and lift replacements. To date, 13 towers have had sprinkler systems retrofitted, with plans in place for further installations over the next five years.
Councillor Michael McPake, Convener of Housing, said: “Our programme is creating opportunities for long-term regeneration, freeing up land for future housing developments and helping reshape communities for generations to come.
“It’s about more than demolishing buildings. We’re creating better neighbourhoods, improving safety, supporting regeneration and making sure our housing stock is fit for the future. Residents are already seeing the difference in areas where new homes have been built, and there’s much more still to come.”
Local residents continue to be kept informed throughout the programme, with regular communication and engagement taking place as projects progress.