Abandoned estate dubbed Scotland's 'Chernobyl' to be demolished
- Inverclyde Council began the process to demolish parts of Clune Park in Port Glasgow.
- Clune Park, built in 1905, became a virtually empty estate after abandonment in 1997.
- The area, known as 'Scotland's Chernobyl,' suffered from fires and anti-social behavior, causing significant deterioration.
- Council stated the demolition of the old school, church, and 138 properties is in the interest of safety.
- The demolition marks progress toward regenerating the area, with plans for 165 new affordable homes after completion.
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Inside 'Scotland's Chernobyl' and what's about to happen to it
Clune Park is entirely deserted except for a few tenancies on the edge of the estate (Picture: SWNS) Dubbed ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’, this derelict housing estate was once a bustling home to hundreds of families. Just a handful of tenants now remain in Clune Park, in Port Glasgow, which has been deemed unsafe as around a third of buildings are at risk of collapsing. Demolition crews are set to start taking them down within days, and it’s likely th…
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