North Lanarkshire Council regeneration scheme sees progress

According to the authority, more than 1550 properties have been vacated as part of phase one of the project.

Over the next 25 years, the council plans to replace all 48 high-rise towers as part of the broader Transforming Places programme.

The objective is to make way for modern, energy-efficient homes to better serve residents' requirements.

North Lanarkshire Council’s tower regeneration programme is seeing major progress (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)

Demolition work is advancing at major sites across the region, including Dunbeth Court, Coatbridge, as well as the sites of the former Coursington, Allen and Draffen towers in Motherwell.

Jackson Court in Coatbridge has now been demolished, with foundation works nearing completion ahead of the site being handed over for future redevelopment.

Meanwhile, at Allershaw Tower in Wishaw, demolition operations are ongoing, and the site is expected to be cleared later this year.

Existing tower blocks are also benefiting from significant investments.

Upgrades include the installation of sprinkler systems, fire safety upgrades and lift replacements.

A total of 13 towers have now been retrofitted with sprinkler systems as part of the ongoing work, with plans in place for further installations over the next five years.

North Lanarkshire Council’s tower regeneration programme is seeing major progress (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)

Councillor Michael McPake, convener of housing, said: "Our programme is creating opportunities for long-term regeneration, freeing up land for future housing developments and helping reshape communities for generations to come.

"It's about more than demolishing buildings.

"We're creating better neighbourhoods, improving safety, supporting regeneration and making sure our housing stock is fit for the future.

"Residents are already seeing the difference in areas where new homes have been built, and there's much more still to come."