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In pictures: Demolition work progressing at Sandveien

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A construction excavator demolishes a partially destroyed building, with debris scattered across the site.
A photo of the Sandveien demolition from last month. Photo: Austin Taylor

DEMOLITION is well underway on eight council houses at Sandveien in Lerwick.

The Shetland Islands Council project will see the houses replaced with modern, energy efficient homes.

The overall cost is around £2.5 million, and this includes just over £700,000 of Scottish Government ‘More Homes’ funding.

Local firm DITT was awarded the contract for the project.

A partially demolished building beside an intact house, with debris scattered on the ground. "© Austin Taylor Photography, 2023" is noted in the lower right corner.

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