Demolition completed of subsidence-hit Ripon flatsThe demolition of a block of four empty Ripon homes stricken by subsidence issues has been completed by a team of experts.
The properties at 1, 3 and 5 Bedern Court and 17 Skellgarths were evacuated in October 2020 after being declared unsafe for habitation.
The block was fenced off ready for the start of demolition in early February
Planning permission for their demolition was granted by Harrogate Borough Council in November and Dewsbury-based Hutchinson Demolition & Dismantling Ltd carried out a fortnight of preparatory work before starting to take the block down in early February.
Following successful completion of the task, site manager Ashley Hutchinson, told the Stray Ferret:
“Apart from a couple of days when we couldn’t work because of Storm Otto, everything has run smoothly and to schedule.”
A cherry picker was used so that the demolition team could remove the roof tiles and timbers and demolish the chimney stacks.
Mr Hutchinson added:
“The work was carried out by our team using hand-held tools for the majority of the demolition tasks, with a rubber tracked excavator brought in for the latter stages.”
With the demolition works complete, the final clear up of the site will be carried out over the next couple of days.
Roof tiles, bricks, timber and other materials have been removed for recycling.
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The demolition of a block of four empty Ripon homes affected by subsidence and sinkhole issues will begin shortly, taking up to seven weeks for completion.
The properties at 1, 3 and 5 Bedern Court and 17 Skellgarths were evacuated in October 2020 after being deemed unsafe for habitation.
Planning permission for their demolition was granted by Harrogate Borough Council in November.
Ashley Hutchinson, site manager for Dewsbury-based Hutchinson Demolition & Dismantling Ltd, told the Stray Ferret:
“The work will be carried out by a team of four using hand-held tools.”
“Following a fortnight of preparation, which has involved erection of scaffolding and putting fencing in place, we anticipate completion over the next six to seven weeks.”
Site safety signage is in place
Mr Hutchinson added:
“We will be using a cherry picker for the removal of roof tiles and they, along with bricks, timber and other materials will be removed from the site and recycled.”
Neighbouring residents have been contacted and advised that the demolition will be carried out Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.45am and 4.30pm