Derwent Tower aka The Rocket
Gateshead Council’s Cabinet have backed plans to redevelop the Ravensworth Road area of Dunston, Gateshead and demolish Derwent Tower - the so-called Dunston Rocket.
The 29-storey was tower was designed by Owen Luder the Derwent Tower and 116 adjacent maisonettes will be demolished, followed by new residential development , new shopping facilities, improved health facilities and a range of environmental improvements.
However plans are subject to a Certificate of Immunity from Listing to be received which would enable the 280ft building to be demolished.
Derwent Tower aka The Rocket
Gateshead Council’s Cabinet have backed plans to redevelop the Ravensworth Road area of Dunston, Gateshead and demolish Derwent Tower - the so-called Dunston Rocket.
The 29-storey was tower was designed by Owen Luder the Derwent Tower and 116 adjacent maisonettes will be demolished, followed by new residential development , new shopping facilities, improved health facilities and a range of environmental improvements.
However plans are subject to a Certificate of Immunity from Listing to be received which would enable the 280ft building to be demolished.