Three 1960s tower blocks in Glasgow’s Wyndford estate were demolished using controlled explosions to make way for nearly 400 new homes, as part of a redevelopment plan by Wheatley Homes housing association. An exclusion zone was set up and nearby residents were evacuated during the operation, with compensation offered for the disruption. The masterplan includes a community hub and 386 affordable rental homes to replace the 600 flats in the high-rise blocks, with residents advised to take precautions against dust and debris.
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