Britain's ‘Chernobyl estate' is finally DEMOLISHED as 430 rotting flats are wiped from map – bringing end to 2-year saga
Contractors moved in to take down the notorious apartments in the eerie Clune Park estate after they were branded dangerous.
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The derelict buildings, located Port Glasgow, were deemed unsafe by the local Inverclyde Council.
A former school and church building were demolished in the first phase of the wide-ranging deconstruction project.
During the entire demolition, 430 residential properties across 45 tenement blocks are set to be torn down.
138 properties across 15 tenement blocks are will be demolished by contractors during this round of destruction.
Inverclyde Council said the work is being carried out in the interests of safety.
It comes after "dangerous buildings" notices were served following extensive investigations by authorities and surveyors.
The public have been urged to stay away from the remote area.
Largely abandoned, Clune Park has been targeted by arson attacks and plagued by anti-social behaviour.
Also nicknamed " Scotland 's Chernobyl", the estate got its moniker for its desolate and and dangerous reputation.
The buildings share a striking similarity to scenes of radioactive decay in the surrounding areas of the Chernobyl power plant.
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A new masterplan for Clune Park was approved by the council in November 2023.
It made the ultimate aim of demolishing the entire estate and building up to 165 new, affordable homes for rent.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, said: 'Work is progressing well with the removal of the former church and school buildings.
'While that in itself was significant, seeing the flats starting to come down is a huge moment for everyone connected to Clune Park."
He added: 'There will no doubt be a sense of sadness among families who once lived here.
"But there is also cause for celebration in seeing these properties coming down as we look ahead to a brighter future for Clune Park."
The councillor also said that they had exciting new plans for the houses on site.
He also boasted of its prime location, close to the town centre as well as local businesses and great transport links.
He added: 'This area has such huge potential and can once again be a desirable place to live.'
The gruelling demolition work is being carried out by local contractor Caskie Limited, based in Greenock.
A spokesperson for the firm said: "Winning this contract has provided a great opportunity for our team to contribute to the work being done."
They added that it "enables us to continue developing our workforce within the Inverclyde community".
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