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flag Three 20-storey towers in Motherwell were demolished on Dec. 7, 2025, as part of a plan to replace all 48 high-rises with new housing.

flag Three 20-storey residential towers in Motherwell—Allan, Coursington, and Draffen—were demolished in a controlled explosion on December 7, 2025, as part of a 25-year plan to remove all 48 high-rise buildings in the area. flag Built in 1969 and 1970, each tower stood 58 meters tall and housed 117 flats. flag The operation, carried out by Thompsons of Prudhoe, used 4,120 explosive charges and included a large exclusion zone to ensure safety. flag Former resident Danny Devine, 91, and schoolboy Joseph Carroll, 9, jointly triggered the implosion. flag The site will be cleared of 20,000 tonnes of debris, making way for new mixed-amenity housing. flag The council emphasized safety, planning, and community cooperation throughout the process.

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