IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Giant Glasgow gas holder near Ibrox stadium to be demolished

Historic gas holders are being dismantled around the UK and a landmark west Glasgow gas holder close to Ibrox stadium is set to be demolished.

… Gasholder owner SGN submitted prior notification to Glasgow City Council to tear down the unlisted urban hulk in the city…

Glasgow Live writes:

A landmark west Glasgow gas holder close to Ibrox stadium is set to be demolished.

The gas holding tank in Helen Street, which sits beside the M8, is no longer needed.

The huge container was previously used for storing gas, which is now commonly kept in underground pipes.

Gasholder owner SGN submitted prior notification to Glasgow City Council to tear down the unlisted urban hulk in the city.

The firm intends to give more details on the demolition works to the council after a contractor is hired and a detailed site assessment undertaken.

It said the demolition is not urgently necessary for health and safety reasons.

Energy regulator Ofgem requires all gasholders across the UK to be dismantled by 2029.

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