The scheduled demolition of the Alun Roberts Tower and the adjoining building at Bangor University is set to begin. With careful planning and consideration, the work is expected to complete in the autumn.
In preparation for the demolition, the building has undergone a thorough process of decanting. Scaffolding has been meticulously erected around the structure, ensuring the utmost safety measures are in place. The entire building has been wrapped to ensure dust and debris are effectively contained throughout the demolition process. Experienced contractors will begin by meticulously removing the top four floors piece by piece with the demolition continuing through to the ground floor over the next few months.
A spokesperson for Bangor University said: “At the forefront of our priorities is public safety, prominent signage will be erected in the surrounding area to indicate pedestrian routes ensuring a clear and safe passage.
“Demonstrating our commitment to environmental responsibility, we have implemented comprehensive waste management strategies. These strategies ensure the proper disposal and recycling of materials from the demolition site, minimising the project’s environmental impact.
“To mitigate disruption to the surrounding area, we have collaborated with local authorities to devise a comprehensive traffic management plan. This plan aims to minimise congestion and maintain the flow of traffic. For more detailed information regarding the traffic management plan, please visit https://apps.bangor.ac.uk/media/corpwebsupport_project/traffic_management_plan.pdf .”.
Lars Wiegand, Director of Estates and Campus Services, expressed his confidence in the project, stating, “We acknowledge the engineering challenge posed by this demolition and would like to reassure the public that every effort has been made to prioritise their safety while minimising any significant disruption to the area.”
