gribz Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Hi, Just been past Grange towerblock on the tram and all the "WARNING - DEMOLITION" signs have been put up fencing around it, anyone know what it's due to be brought down and if it's going to be a nice exciting demolition with explosives or just a boring bit-by-bit job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unners Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 It's going to be a Big Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 If it's going to be a big bang, does anyone know when? I've not seen one for a couple of years, but it's a fab feeling to see and feel the vibration, and watch it slowly tumble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblade Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 well it was supposed to have been coming down in january but presumably yet again they are behind schedule:rolleyes: haven't heard of a date yet even though i live nearby but shall post when i hear of it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gribz Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 After a quick search I found this: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/index.asp?pgid=28820 Which states the approx date for completion of 15th July 2005, which is nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkysknky Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 It also states the contract is worth nearly £500k - I should be knocking stuff down, not building it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosywolf Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 The blowdown of Grange Block is provisionally booked for 24th April 2005, noon. July will be the completion date for clearing the site afterwards (just a little optimistic?) Bear in mind that the dates often change...tho the original date was mid December, then the end January, now April. The site is becoming more and more unsafe and I doubt they'll postpone it by much longer. Originally they were planning to bring the cranes in and nibble away at Grange like they did Claywood, but in my opinion that just wouldn't have been right. This is the last of the fifteen, and should go in some serious style!! Providing I am not in labour (it's a bit close, lol!) I will be there front and centre to witness the end of an era. I haven't missed any of the other 14. Fingers crossed I make it! Cosy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Thanks for the update Cosy! I'll definately be there for the big bang! K x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLou Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 which tower block is this? where abouts in sheffield? Is it the one that the tram passes, near the old squash club near B&Q? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chri5 Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Yes I can't think where this one is either!? Anyone got any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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