More Washdyke Estate homes to be demolished

Five of the 18 blocks on the Washdyke Estate in Immingham will be kept

More flats are to be demolished on a housing estate in North East Lincolnshire.

Last year Shoreline Housing announced it was to empty and demolish a number of blocks on the Washdyke Estate in Immingham.

The housing association has said that following a consolation with residents, another seven blocks of flats will be pulled down.

The estate is to be redeveloped in an attempt to save money.

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Shoreline said keeping the blocks would leave the association facing a loss of £3.9m, as the cost of maintaining them would outstrip rental income.

Project manager Rachel Munoz said: "This project presents a genuine opportunity to transform this central area of Immingham, while dealing with areas of unpopular housing and tackling those properties that have a negative financial impact on Shoreline."

In total 13 blocks, containing 140 flats, will be demolished, with a further five retained.

The association said no timescale was in place for the demolitions as it had to re-house residents in suitable accommodation first.