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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.

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Uploaded on February 9, 2009
Taken on February 9, 2009