Key architectural features of a historic Glasgow school which is to be knocked down will be preserved “where possible”.
Efforts to save the Sir John Stirling Maxwell school in Pollokshaws suffered a blow last week when it was declared “structurally unsafe” after a further roof collapse.said the building requires “to be demolished on the grounds of public safety”. There have been calls to retain as much of the property as possible.
Work to knock down the school had been due to start on Monday but has been delayed while Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Group prepare an “enhanced demolition”. “Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Group have now agreed to carry out an enhanced demolition which will preserve stonework and other architecturally important features of the building where possible, and look to incorporate these into future development of the site.”
After news of the roof collapse, which followed an earlier collapse in 2021, broke last week, Cllr Stephen Curran, Labour, said he was “so disappointed”.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Fabulous' rarely available home for sale on outskirts of GlasgowTHIS 'fabulous' rarely available family home is for sale in Cambuslang.
Read more »
Work begins on next phase of new homes near Glasgow after first batch sold outWork begins on the next phase of homes in a development after the first batch sold out.
Read more »
The Glasgow venues in the running for Good Food Guide's 'Best Local Restaurants'The Good Food Guide is looking for people to vote for hidden gems in your area and in Glasgow there are currently four restaurants that are leading the charge and way out in front in the voting.
Read more »
Travel firm unveils luxury new buses going from Glasgow to popular beauty spotsA bus operator has unveiled new luxury vehicles going from Glasgow to popular beauty spots.
Read more »
Part of Glasgow street closed after incidentPart of a busy Glasgow street is closed due to an incident.
Read more »
Glasgow Coronation weekend weather as 'thundery showers' set for bank holidayGlasgow is set for thunder and lightning this weekend with the King's Coronation day, Saturday, and the bank holiday, Monday, looking dreich and not very bright.
Read more »