Demolition of Phoenix Rise in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton

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Demolition of Phoenix Rise in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton

Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 10 Dec 2010

Detail of the north end of the block, dust flying, debris falling. The south end of the tower, fully wrapped to prevent stray material falling outside the building perimeter, was removed very slowly, bit by bit, using a large skip hung from a tower crane to lower debris to the ground for subsequent removal. With utilities rather too close, neither explosive demolition nor the risk of falling debris were options. Image In this image, seen here with telephoto assistance, the north end is being taken down rather more quickly by heavier machinery, the concrete, masonry and dust falling directly to the ground past unprotected walls. A conversation with one of the demolition gang revealed that this north end will probably be cleared before Christmas, the centre section being left until early January 2011. See also: Image

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52.570806
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-2.129191