Work is to start next week at Irvine’s high flats ahead of them being demolished.
The whole process will take around a year to complete, with the actual demolition of the five 14-storey towers not taking place until next spring or summer.
Once demolition is complete, work will then start on construction of more than 50 council homes.
Councillor Scott Davidson, said: “This is one of the largest housing regeneration projects we have ever undertaken and will see the complete transformation of an important location in Irvine.
“Similar to other parts of the country, we are moving away from high-rise flats to give people a better quality of life.
“While they have served us well for more than 50 years, it was clear we needed to look at the future of our tower blocks and the tenants in Irvine agreed that they should come down.
“It was a massive undertaking to move 275 households into homes, but that process is now complete and we can now look forward to the next stage.
“Once complete, the new housing development will really help transform the Fullarton area, bringing energy-efficient modern homes to the site.
“Indeed, our house-building programme is one of the most ambitious in the country with a commitment to build 1625 new homes in every part of North Ayrshire by 2027.”
Contractors are currently scheduled to arrive on site at the Irvine high flats early next month to begin preparations for the gradual dismantling of the five blocks, the concierge station and lock-ups.
For the first eight months or so, workmen will deal with the interior of the buildings before the towers start to come down using High-Reach Demolition Excavators in spring or summer of next year.
Nearby residents in Fullarton are being advised that during any structural demolition works, water suppression will be in operation to minimise any potential dust.
The site will also be fenced and secured to prevent access.
The decision to breathe new life into Irvine's high flats site was taken back in 2018 after 66 per cent of tenants voted in favour of the demolition of the tower blocks.
A similar vote for the two Saltcoats tower blocks saw tenants vote to retain the buildings and these are undergoing extensive improvements.
Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines – sign up to our free daily newsletter here
