Persimmon Homes Demolishes Coventry Tower Block

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Persimmon Homes Demolishes Coventry

Tower Block

PR Newswire

COVENTRY, England, July 8, 2012

COVENTRY, England

,

July 8, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

A controlled explosion of a 16 storey tower in

Coventry

, co-ordinated by

demolition experts, Cuddy Group, and landowners, Persimmon Homes, has

been hailed a complete success.

Sunday 8

th

July saw the demolition of the former AGCO office block on Banner

Lane, forming the next stage of the housebuilder's redevelopment of the area,

which has already seen the construction of over 600 new homes with a further

400 properties expected to follow.

The tower which stood for more than six decades was purchased by

Persimmon Homes in 2004 as the farm machinery brand moved its European

Office Facility to Stoneleigh,

Warwickshire

.

The land will now form part of an area to be offered to Coventry City Council

for the provision of a new primary school and playing field for use by the school

and the community, under the local authority's confirmed planning agreement.

Crowds gathered to watch the demolition which saw the Lord Mayor of

Coventry

, Councillor Tim Sawdon, and six-year-old, Daisy Uranjek, representing

the housebuilder's nominated charity, Acorns Children's Hospice, press the

button which triggered the collapse of the tower.

Richard Oldroyd, Persimmon Homes South Midlands Managing Director is

pleased the demolition went according to plan.

"We are delighted with the success of the controlled explosion. The tower had

been empty for many years and today's demolition will be a memorable event

for local residents while allowing the construction of new homes and further

enhancements to the community."

Approximately 40 kilogrammes of explosives were used to bring down the 53

metres office block.

Mr Oldroyd added: "We choose the Sunday morning to help minimise disruption

for people in the surrounding area. Around 150 people were temporarily

removed from their homes and shops to a safe evacuation centre until the all

clear signal was issued."

Richard Markwell, Massey Ferguson's Vice-President and Managing Director

EAME, said: "We look back at the Banner Lane site with great respect and

lasting memories of the role it played in our rich heritage and evolution. It

provided a firm foundation for Massey Ferguson's continuing growth."

A comprehensive clean down programme has commenced.

The Bannerbrook Park development features a mix of one and two bedroom

apartments through to two, three and four bedroom semi-detached and

detached properties and offers a range of scheme and incentives to help meet

the needs of all home buyers.

For further information on Persimmon Homes visit

http://www.persimmonhomes.com.

Written on behalf of Persimmon Homes South Midlands

by Connect PR.