Demolition of notorious Port Glasgow estate to begin
April 11 2025
Inverclyde Council is to belatedly commence demolition of a condemned Port Glasgow residential district to progress a regeneration masterplan.
A fire-gutted former school and church at Clune Park are first in line for the wrecking ball, both of which are set to come down in a matter of weeks. These will be followed by a further 15 tenement blocks comprising 138 flats lining the western side of Bruce Street and connecting section of Robert Street and both sides of Wallace Street.
The B-listed Clune Park School and Clune Park Church are both owned by Inverclyde Council, the former going up in flames in 2023. It had been hoped to pursue a facade retention scheme for the school to retain a focal point for the area.
Demolition contractor Caskie has been lined up to carry out the six-month contract from late April, clearing the way for a new residential masterplan prepared by Hypostyle Architects.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, said: “It’s important to remember that the former school and church buildings and the residential properties are being demolished in the interests of safety based on professional advice following extensive investigations."
A further 30 tenement blocks are subject to further investigations to identify dangerous buildings. Ultimately it is proposed to replace 430 substandard tenement flats with 165 affordable homes for social rent.
A mix of 165 new homes will be delivered in phases
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3 Comments
Bleat and bleat and bleat about retrofit being the 'new' big thing and the way forward then don’t actually do it.
Small owners apply for minor changes to listed buildings and don't get permission.
Big owners including councils want to destroy listed buildings and they are allowed to do it.
Eat, sleep bleat, bleat, repeat....
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