Twin tower blocks across from forge retail park
Chis posted on the 12/02/2013 1:42:16 PM
I'm looking to gather some info about these tower blocks. Anyone i have spoken to deems them an eye sore. Do people still live there. Does anyone know more about their future or history.
Thanks
- 8 Replies :
#1 - The Mentalist replied on the 12/02/2013 2:24:05 PM
Built in 1968, full of asbestos and other things, due for demolision this year. Whitevale block is empty, Bluevale nearly empty.
Good riddance.
#2 - Pumpkin Positive replied on the 12/02/2013 3:21:52 PM
A blot on the face of civilisation they may be, but a damn fine landmark when lost and trying to orientate yourself.
#3 - Chis replied on the 12/02/2013 9:26:32 PM
Are they definitely being torn down, I had heard that one was empty.
Any idea what they will be replaced with?
#4 - jim replied on the 12/02/2013 9:27:01 PM
my aunt lived in one of them for years.
she was offered a maissonette.but knocked
it back cos she loved the flats
#5 - anon_l replied on the 12/02/2013 9:28:56 PM
Can't wait to see them gone. I live right next door, will be interesting to see how they're demolished. I reckon they will be dismantled .
#6 - anon replied on the 12/02/2013 10:38:21 PM
Thank god there out of sight,this year!
Anybody know the date e.g.summer,autumn,winter!
#7 - anon_l replied on the 13/02/2013 12:09:18 AM
I heard it was next year. Fingers crossed its this year. They'll no doubt just build smaller flats
#8 - Chis replied on the 14/02/2013 10:02:43 PM
If the towers looked better and served a positive social purpose would that give justification for keeping them.
The cost of dismantling them will probably be quite costly and no doubt take a long time. I would refer to the tower blocks of Govan and Ibrox that are still being dismantled a good few years on.
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