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Smethwick’s Enterprise Centre to be demolished for 118 homes, with preservation of key structures and public spaces.
The Smethwick Enterprise Centre in West Midlands is set for demolition to make way for up to 118 homes and flats, following council approval after being declared surplus.
Two buildings and the front façade, including a former fire station tower, will be preserved.
The decision follows years of decline, with two-thirds of the site vacant by 2019 due to structural damage, asbestos, and rodent infestations.
Council officials cite over £3 million in repair costs and uncertain occupancy as key reasons for choosing demolition over refurbishment.
The redevelopment, funded in part by £2 million from the government’s Towns Fund, includes a public square, green spaces, and improved transport links.
The project is part of a broader regeneration plan for the Smethwick to Birmingham corridor, aiming to transform one of Europe’s largest brownfield sites.
El Centro Empresarial de Smethwick será demolido para 118 viviendas, con la preservación de estructuras clave y espacios públicos.