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Bulldozers move in to aid town revamp
COMING DOWN ... from left, Couns John McCabe, Richard Porthouse, Eddie McAtominey and Michael Clare with Owen Pugh demolition manager Keith Bulmer.
THE next phase in the regeneration of Hebburn town centre is under way.
Exeter Court is the latest block to be demolished as part of South Tyneside Council’s ambitious plans to transform the area.
The cleared sites will be grassed over as the council prepares them for future housing and mixed use development.
Coun Michael Clare, the council’s lead member for regeneration, economic growth and jobs, said: “The council approved funding last year to clear all the Newtown maisonette blocks.
“This demonstrates our commitment to getting the transformation of Hebburn town centre swiftly moving forward.
“It’s the biggest scheme for Hebburn in generations and it’s going to deliver a better future for the town and its people.
“The demolition of Exeter Court will take us another step towards creating sites that are ready for development.
“A number of options for delivering new housing, retail and community facilities have been investigated.
“We hope to finalise these in the next couple of months.”
Coun Eddie McAtominey, chairman of Hebburn Town Centre Regeneration Board, said: “I’m delighted to see the demolition of Exeter Court commence and am encouraged that further demolition will take place later this year as residents move from neighbouring blocks.
“Our commitment to the wider redevelopment of the area is also demonstrated at School Street, where new, high-quality, energy-efficient housing is being delivered by a registered social landlord, Four Housing Group.
“I look forward to the highest quality development being secured in Hebburn Newtown to match the high standard being set at School Street.”
The council is implementing a programme of demolition of the maisonette blocks, with the next phase likely to be Kensington, Reyrolle and Mayfair Courts.
Coun Richard Porthouse, chairman of Hebburn community area forum, called the removal of Exeter Court “another milestone,” while forum vice-chairman Coun John McCabe congratulated residents for showing “great patience” during the complex redevelopment scheme.
The latest demolition is being carried out by contractor, Owen Pugh, and is expected to take eight weeks.
South Tyneside Council is working with the contractor to ensure noise and disturbance is kept to a minimum.
Anyone with questions about the demolition process can call the council’s housing renewal team on 424 6659.
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