Demolition work set to start on fire-damaged buildings on Bangor High Street

Work to demolish fire-damaged buildings on Bangor’s main shopping street is set to get underway on Monday.

The properties at 164 and 166 High Street suffered extensive damaged following a fire in December 2019.

The work will be completed in two parts, with preparations needed to strengthen the road in order to support the crane required for demolition.

It is anticipated that the first phase will take approximately seven weeks.

The demolition work itself will then be able to go ahead once the crane is on site, lasting approximately six weeks.

Gwynedd Council’s head of environment Dafydd Wyn Williams, said: “We fully acknowledge the impact and disruption this situation has caused to local residents and traders.

“I am therefore very pleased that we have reached a situation where work can now begin on the site, with a view of re-opening this section of the High Street to traffic as soon as possible.

“We will be asking for updates and greater certainty on the timetable as the work progresses.”

John Evans from engineers EWP, who are working on behalf of the building owners, said: “We are now in a position to commence further preparations to undertake the demolition of the two properties with work starting on site next week.

“We would like to thank insurers, local residents and businesses, services providers, Bangor City Council and Gwynedd Council for their cooperation and assistance in enabling this work to commence.

“The condition and position of the fire damaged properties, poor ground conditions and congested services has necessitated significant investigation and risk mitigation measures to be put in place.

“We will be in close contact with Gwynedd Council throughout the works to update on progress.”