Hebburn tower block demolition has no set date, residents relocated

Summarised from The Northern Echo's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:34 · Archive

South Tyneside Council has set no timetable for demolishing Hebburn's Durham Court tower block as it continues rehousing residents.

South Tyneside Council has confirmed there is 'no timetable for demolition' for Durham Court, Hebburn's last residential tower block. The 18-storey building, constructed in 1974, is designated for the over-55s and contains 111 flats. The council agreed in June to demolish the block, which it said required significant investment and modernisation, after considering options including direct investment, demolition, sale or transfer to another housing provider.

Demolition was recommended as the 'most economically advantageous option'. Before the decision, the block had 96 occupants, with the majority aged over 65. Council chiefs confirmed that demolition work will not begin until all residents have found suitable alternative homes. The majority of residents have already been rehoused, and the council says it remains focused on supporting remaining households.

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• No date to demolish North East town's last tower block as residents move outCouncil chiefs have confirmed there is “no timetable for demolition” for Hebburn’s last residential tower block, as work continues to rehouse residents.The Northern Echo · 5 Nov, 20:00

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