East Suffolk Council has confirmed that the long-awaited demolition of St Peters Court in Lowestoft is now in its final stages of preparation.
All tenants have been relocated and agreement reached to take the building down. However, the process has been delayed by the need to remove telecommunication equipment from the roof. The council says this work has proven more complex than expected but should be resolved before the end of the year.
Meanwhile, preparations are also being made to safely remove asbestos from inside the building. Although the asbestos is not considered hazardous in its current state, it must be professionally cleared and disposed of before any demolition work can begin. A contractor is being appointed to carry out this stage.
Once the asbestos has been removed, the council will move to appoint a main contractor to complete the demolition itself.
Addressing recent online speculation, the council has also confirmed there are no alternative plans for St Peters Court.
Cllr David Beavan, East Suffolk Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “Demolition is not a straightforward process, even though bringing a building down may seem simple. However, I am pleased that progress is being made and that delays are being resolved.”
The demolition of St Peters Court marks the end of a long-running process for the prominent Lowestoft site, with residents and businesses nearby set to see visible progress once preparatory work is complete.
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