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Demolition begins to make way for 30 new council homes in Airdrie

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Housing regeneration plans are well underway in Airdrie with demolition work now taking place at the site of former council housing at Northburn Place in Rawyards.The 27 low-rise homes will be replaced by 30 new homes on the existing site. This is the first stage of major redevelopment plans in the area.Site clearance will begin early next year at neighbouring Holehills, with the demolition of three multi-story blocks which will be replaced by 150 new modern homes.In 2017, North Lanarkshire Council announced a major change in housing policy in consultation with local people. Plans were agreed to demolish a number of tower blocks and low-rise blocks and replace them with modern homes fit for the future.Coatbridge based Reigart Construction are responsible for the demolition works at Northburn Place on behalf of the council.