THE proposed demolition of the abandoned buildings on the North Quays, which was scheduled to take place today (May 7) has now been moved in May 18 ‘at the earliest’. It is believed that contracts, which were to be filled in time for the demolition to take place, have still to be filed.

The demolition, when it does eventually occur, will be a slow process and will not involve the use of explosives or wrecking balls. It will be handled by Malone O’Regan Engineers and the main items that will be destroyed are: Concrete portal framed single storey store, Steel framed single storey store, Concrete and steel framed multi storey building, Concrete framed multi storey building, Suspended concrete structure in the main yard, Multi storey building supported on piles on the foreshore, Nine storey building of concrete construction, Multi-level steel structure supporting conveyors and hoppers, 14 No large storage silos, 2 storey office building predominantly over water, Miscellaneous buildings and structures including old silo bases, walls, toilets, prefabricated buildings and boiler house etc, Contents of all buildings and structures and disposal of all materials except concrete which is to be crushed to less than 50mm size and may be left on the site in stockpiles.