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Crumbling building threat in Mount Florida

October 25, 2009

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The fencing was erected by the council to protect pedestrians.

The fencing was erected by the council to protect pedestrians.

Residents in Mount Florida are extremely concerned about the danger of falling masonry from a building in the area.

The close at 1023 Cathcart Road is four storeys high with a restaurant, the Pearl of India, on the ground floor.

Peter Rose lives on Hampden Terrace, just around the corner from the danger site. He reported the problem to the council.

He said: “I have a young family, including a 6 month old baby in a pram and a four year old daughter.

“We pass by there every day, so I am concerned for the safety of my family.

“Even after the fencing was put up there was more masonry falling on to the pavement.

“A larger piece could easily fall off and hit someone or go into the road.”

There is a lane to the side of the building and the corner flats have large round bay windows.

The crumbling masonry can be seen above the window.

The crumbling masonry can be seen above the window.

The masonry has been crumbling from the lintel above the bay window of the top floor flat and falling on to the pavement below.

Glasgow City Council has erected safety fencing to keep pedestrians away from the danger area.

A spokesman for the council confirmed that they were aware of the problem and that it was council officials who installed the safety fence.

The council are in dialogue with the owners to address repairs to the property.

The close has no factor at present, so the council is working with the six owners to try and get consensus on what to do. This is expected to add considerably to the timescale for repairs.

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Written by Martin Graham · Filed Under Features, Glasgow South, Local News, Top Stories 


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