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Armoury Group commences pivotal role is Solihull's regeneration.
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Leading expert in demolition and enabling works, Armoury Group, has commenced work on a multi-million pound framework agreement which will see run-down areas of North Solihull receive a much needed face-lift.
The Regenerating North Solihull project is set to help over 40,000 people living in Chelmsley Wood, Smith's Wood, and Kingshurst & Fordbridge by providing new housing and improved community facilities.
The 15-year re-vamp plan for the city was devised through a partnership between Whitefriars Housing Group and Solihull Council, who awarded Armoury the three year agreement for mass housing clearance based on a competitive tender and an impressive portfolio of past residential demolitions.
Up to 40 tower blocks from across the area, ranging from three to 16 storeys, have been earmarked for demolition, with Armoury having already having cleared in excess of 300 residences to make way for new social housing.
Tony McLean, managing director of Armoury Group commented: "The schedule for work across the area of regeneration is extremely tight and has been planned with the utmost precision. Armoury has been commencing demolition almost immediately after the properties are vacated, with the developer then beginning building works on that site as soon as it is clear.
"Because of the bison panel construction and lack of as-built drawings it was important that we employed structural engineers to conduct a full HSE approved structural survey, and agree a stringent process of demolition.
"Aside from this, we have also had to conduct specialist asbestos removal and a soft-strip before each demolition has taken place, and have been very conscious not to disrupt the surrounding community by protecting buildings with fencing and scaffolding, closing footpaths when and where required, and putting an extensive traffic management system put into place."
In line with it's commitment to providing sustainable pre-construction services and delivering green solutions for environmentally hazardous processes, all the waste produced throughout demolition is to be recycled and crushed at Armoury's Birmingham depot, some of which will then be utilised by the developer in the construction of the new homes.
In total Regenerating North Solihull will see the creation of 8,000 new homes, 10 new primary schools and 5 new village centres complete with new health and recreational facilities, and improved transport networks.
As part of the on-going regeneration programme Armoury also recently completed the demolition of the Worcester House and Nuffield House towers in Smiths Wood on behalf of The North Solihull Partnership to make way for the construction of a new shopping centre.
For more information about Regenerating North Solihull visit http://www.northsolihull.co.uk/
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