4th March 2019 – Monster Children

Interesting Fact

The controlled explosive Demolition required the safe evacuation of more than 300 surrounding residents

Explosive Demolition (Blow Down) - Tower Block, Ramsay Court, Kincardine

Dem-Master were appointed for the Demolition and Site Clearance of this Tower Block in Ramsay Court, Kincardine.

The scope of works consisted of the Demolition and associated works required to reduce the 15 storey tower block at Ramsay Court down to slab level then removing slabs and foundations to a depth of 2m.

The works included:
· Site setup
· Soft strip of tower block and removal of roof panels
· Removal of asbestos / Pigeon debris
· Demolition of 15 storey tower blocks to ground level using explosives
· Removal of slab and foundations up to a depth of 2m
· Removal of all hard standings
· On site Crushing
· Then the removal of waste arisings from the site to appropriate facilities.

Click here to view the video from Blowdown day

 

A quote from our Director, Richard McCulloch:

"A significant amount of planning went into this project, which resulted in a very smooth, safe and successful operation.  I'd like to thank Fife Council and Fife Constabulary for their efforts in making this project a success - but, most notably, the residents of Kincardine."

David Ross, Fife Council's executive spokesperson for housing, communities and local services, said: "With the last tower block now down, the land will be transferred to Kingdom Housing Association to build 16 mid-market rent homes.  These will complement the 65 social rent that have already been built on the site of the former flats."

The three tower blocks contained 181 properties when first built.

 

 

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