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Demolition plans for Sunderland's 3Ls tower blocks to be submitted by Gentoo
Overview
Plans to demolish the Lambton, Londonderry, and Lumley Towers (known as the 3Ls) in Sunderland's East End are set to be submitted by housing association Gentoo. The demolition option was chosen in August last year to avoid large repair costs, with alternative strengthening and safety work estimated at significantly higher prices. Gentoo has confirmed that out of 214 flats, only one resident remains to be rehoused.
Key points
- Plans to demolish Sunderland's Lambton, Londonderry, and Lumley Towers are to be submitted later this month.
- Housing association Gentoo decided to demolish the blocks to avoid repair and strengthening costs estimated at around £20m per building.
- Demolition is estimated to cost £2.6m per tower.
- Out of 214 flats across the three blocks, only one resident is yet to find a suitable new home.