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Holly Lennon

Glasgow Trinity Tower exclusion zone to be lifted with some evacuees allowed to return home

The exclusion zone set-up around the Trinity Tower building is to be removed two months since residents were evacuated.

Around 100 households living close to Trinity Tower in the Park Circus area were forced to flee during high winds caused by Storm Malik over fears that the structure could've collapsed.

While work to stabilise the A-listed structure was undertaken, those affected were forced to pay for temporary accommodation with no idea when they would be allowed to return home.

Glasgow City Council has now confirmed the exclusion zone around the building surrounding properties will be removed on a phased basis from tomorrow (April 13).

While evacuees from properties outwith the Trinity Building will be able to return, those living in the building won't be able to return until it's deemed 'safe'.

We previously reported how owners had been issued with a dangerous building notice under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 meaning it must remain vacant until 'there is no longer a danger to anyone occupying it'.

Residents who haven't been able to collect essential items will be given access for a 'strictly limited time' after the phased reopening of the streets on Wednesday.

A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council said: "Following discussions with the contractors carrying out temporary stabilisation works on the Trinity Tower and inspection by the council’s Building Standards and Public Safety officers, it has been confirmed that the works are now nearing completion, and as a result, the exclusion zone around the site will begin to be removed on Wednesday.

"This means that affected residents from properties outwith the Trinity Building will be able to return to their homes from 3pm on 13 April as walkways reopen.

"The residents of the Trinity building will return to their homes when it is judged that there is no longer a danger to anyone occupying it. The council continues to engage with the owners' representatives to ensure matters move forward as quickly as possible."

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