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Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Demolition of Fleming House in Cumbernauld nearing completion
The top-down removal of both wings next to the A8011 and Tryst Road has now been completed using advanced robotic equipment. Visitors to Cumbernauld will notice a big difference to the town centre with the demolition of Fleming House nearing completion. The top-down removal of both wings next to the A8011 and Tryst Road has now been completed using advanced robotic equipment. Contractor, Kilsyth-based Beattie Demolition, has carried out the work on the former office building on Tryst Road. Mackenzie Beattie of Beattie Demolition said: 'This method has helped us clear these key areas safely, making it possible to bring in the high-reach demolition rig to continue with the rest of the building. 'The materials from the demolition are being sorted and recycled. So far, over 1,200 tonnes have been taken off-site. 'This will be turned into recycled sand and clean 10/20mm stone chips, which will be reused in local building projects—helping the project to meet sustainability targets and cut down on environmental impact. 'Including materials recovered earlier during the soft strip phase, we're currently recycling 94% of all waste. This shows our strong commitment to sustainable construction and responsible use of resources.' The demolition work is the first phase of in the council's 15-year plan to completely regenerate the town centre. The Centre Cumbernauld shopping centre will also be demolished to make way for new education, health, community, leisure facilities as well as public transport improvements. 'Our vision for Cumbernauld aims to deliver a town centre, which will drive a new sense of place and community ownership,' said Council Leader Councillor Jim Logue. 'The demolition of Fleming House signals the start of our ambitious plans for the transformation of Cumbernauld Town Centre – it's great to see that this first phase of work is nearing completion.'
Glasgow Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Demolition of Cumbernauld's Fleming House nearing completion
The removal of Fleming House marks the first phase of North Lanarkshire Council's 15-year regeneration plan for the town centre, which includes the demolition of The Centre Cumbernauld shopping centre and the creation of new education, health, community, and leisure facilities, along with improved public transport links. Work is being carried out by Kilsyth-based Beattie Demolition. (Image: Supplied) Mackenzie Beattie, of Beattie Demolition, said: "This method has helped us clear these key areas safely, making it possible to bring in the high-reach demolition rig to continue with the rest of the building. Read more: Have you seen him? Frantic search for man who's been missing for a week "The materials from the demolition are being sorted and recycled. "So far, over 1,200 tonnes have been taken off-site. (Image: Supplied) "This will be turned into recycled sand and clean 10/20mm stone chips, which will be reused in local building projects—helping the project to meet sustainability targets and cut down on environmental impact. (Image: Supplied) "Including materials recovered earlier during the soft strip phase, we're currently recycling 94 per cent of all waste. "This shows our strong commitment to sustainable construction and responsible use of resources." (Image: Supplied) The demolition next to the A8011 and Tryst Road is being carried out using advanced robotic equipment. Councillor Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, said: 'The demolition of Fleming House signals the start of our ambitious plans for the transformation of Cumbernauld Town Centre – it's great to see that this first phase of work is nearing completion.'
Daily Record
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
North Lanarkshire Council confirms £1m-plus repair costs for Airdrie's John Smith Pool but is 'confident' facility will reopen
Details will be given to the communities committee on August 18, with repair work to be undertaken thereafter, if realignment of funds is approved. North Lanarkshire Council has confirmed it will cost more than £1m to repair Airdrie's John Smith Pool - but is "confident" in the facility's "timely reopening". Last week, Lanarkshire Live reported on how the popular town centre leisure venue was set to be shut for a further two months, after its doors were closed in late December for what was initially described as "technical issues" before being identified as "flooding to the pool plant room". Councillors and officers have been exploring ways to reopen the "critical community asset" since and the local authority's Labour administration will put forward recommendations to committee in August that will ask councillors to approve a "realignment of funds" to ensure the pool returns for use. It is expected that it will cost £1.057 million to reopen the facility. Council leader Jim Logue said: "Despite scaremongering attempts from local politicians, the closure of John Smith Pool was never on the table. "The pool suffered serious damage over the Christmas period, and it has taken time to assess the damage, calculate the associated costs and determine a plan to reopen the pool and avoid further similar issues in the coming years. "As such, I instructed officers to detail the costs for repair and enhancement and this will total £1.057 million, with the details being brought to the meeting of the communities committee on August 18. "It remains my expectation that following committee approval, repair work will be undertaken thereafter and the people who use this pool will have access to it once again. "I wish to thank residents for their continued patience and pay tribute to those councillors who have worked diligently to find a solution, while others have indulged in posturing and political opportunism. "This Labour administration will always put our communities first." Airdrie MSP Neil Gray says his constituents "have been given mixed messages for months as to what is happening with the pool". He added: "The John Smith Pool must be reopened as quickly as possible. "It is well used and popular, not just with leisure swimmers, but local clubs and community groups. "My constituents have been given mixed messages for months as to what is happening with the pool and have been left to travel across North Lanarkshire for swimming lessons, club swimming and leisure activities. "Local clubs, social groups and additional support needs groups have been let down and kept in the dark, continuing to be charged despite being considerably inconvenienced or not being able to access a pool at all."
Daily Record
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Airdrie Library embracing the future with launch of state-of-the-art immersive room
Visitors can explore a wide range of topics such as Ancient Egypt, dinosaurs, volcanoes, and art galleries, or enjoy calming mindfulness sessions and interactive wall colouring. Airdrie Library is embracing the future while celebrating its past, with the launch of a state-of-the-art immersive room and a series of events to mark the building's 100th birthday this September. The immersive room, open by appointment, offers a fully interactive 360-degree digital experience. Visitors can explore a wide range of topics such as Ancient Egypt, dinosaurs, volcanoes, and art galleries, or enjoy calming mindfulness sessions and interactive wall colouring. The space is designed to support education, creativity, and wellbeing for people of all ages. 'This is a fantastic example of how we are reimagining our libraries as vibrant, forward-thinking community hubs,' said said Councillor Jim Logue, Leader of North Lanarkshire Council. 'The immersive room in Airdrie Library is a powerful tool for education, creativity and wellbeing. 'This room is just part of our overall plans to promote Airdrie Library as a key destination within the town centre and celebrating its rich history.' The launch coincides with the library's 100th birthday, which will be marked in September with a series of celebratory events, including exhibitions, talks, and family-friendly activities. Russell Brown, Libraries Manager at North Lanarkshire Council, added: 'We're incredibly proud to offer this immersive experience. It's designed to inspire curiosity and provide a unique space for schools, community groups, and individuals to explore and learn in new and exciting ways.' In 2023, North Lanarkshire Council secured £150,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland to support the development phase of 'Rediscovering Airdrie', a heritage-led regeneration project. This initiative will deliver a range of physical improvements and community heritage activities in Airdrie town centre. Council staff are currently preparing Heritage Fund and HES funding bids for 'delivery phase' of the project, which, if successful, will be supported by match funding from the council. or contact Airdrie Library directly. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Glasgow Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Airdrie Library marks 100 years with immersive tech room
The new interactive facility at the library is set to open by appointment, offering a fully immersive 360-degree digital experience for visitors. Designed to support education, creativity, and wellbeing for people of all ages, the space will allow users to explore a variety of topics—from Ancient Egypt and dinosaurs to volcanoes and art galleries. (Image: Supplied) Visitors can also take part in mindfulness sessions and try out interactive wall colouring. Councillor Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, said: "This is a fantastic example of how we are reimagining our libraries as vibrant, forward-thinking community hubs. Read more: Land where Margaret Fleming was murdered sold after price slash Frantic search for missing schoolboy who vanished days ago Glasgow travellers warned of chaos at several airports by Ryanair "The immersive room in Airdrie Library is a powerful tool for education, creativity, and wellbeing. "The immersive room is just part of our overall plans to promote Airdrie Library as a key destination within the town centre and celebrate its rich history." (Image: Supplied) The library's 100th birthday will be marked in September with a series of celebratory events including exhibitions, talks, and family-friendly activities. Russell Brown, libraries manager at North Lanarkshire Council, said: "We're incredibly proud to offer this immersive experience. "It's designed to inspire curiosity and provide a unique space for schools, community groups, and individuals to explore and learn in new and exciting ways." In 2023, North Lanarkshire Council secured £150,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland to support the development phase of Rediscovering Airdrie, a heritage-led regeneration project. The initiative will bring forward a series of physical improvements alongside a programme of community heritage activities. Council staff are now preparing Heritage Fund and HES funding bids for the project's delivery phase. If successful, this next stage will be supported by match funding from North Lanarkshire Council.
