210ft Trimley Water Tower awaits demolition decision

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

The 210ft Trimley Water Tower overlooking the A14 is being assessed for demolition due to deterioration and safety concerns.

The Trimley Water Tower, which has overlooked the A14 for nearly a century, is undergoing assessment ahead of planned demolition by owner Propland Estates. Residents living on nearby Spriteshall Lane say the structure has been condemned due to ongoing deterioration and falling debris, citing public safety concerns.

Richard Lowe, a resident, said he had met with East Suffolk's building control technical manager, who is responsible for dangerous buildings. Lowe stated the manager 'quite correctly' condemned the tower and that 'it is definitely to come down', though he noted the manager was 'strictly controlling the owners' plans'.

East Suffolk Council stressed that no formal decision has yet been made regarding the tower's status. A council spokeswoman said the planning and building control teams continue to work with the owners 'to assess the risk of the structure and to plan how it will be demolished in the interest of public safety'.

Nesting birds, including peregrine falcons and bats, are understood to remain at the historic tower, complicating the planning of demolition work.

How it is being reported

• 'Condemned' 210ft landmark overlooking the A14 awaiting demolition plansThose living in Spriteshall Lane have updated on the timeline as they await a decision on the demolition of the Trimley Water Tower.Ipswich Star · 21 Oct, 06:00
• 'Condemned' 210ft landmark overlooking the A14 awaiting demolition plansThose living in Spriteshall Lane have updated on the timeline as they await a decision on the demolition of the Trimley Water Tower.East Anglian Daily Times · 21 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Trimley Water Tower · A14 · Spriteshall Lane · Propland Estates · East Suffolk Council · Richard Lowe

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