The home of a Derby engineering firm which is a key supplier to city train-maker Bombardier is set to be demolished.
Morgan Industrial Properties has been given the green light by Derby City Council to pull down all the buildings at Garrandale, in Alfreton Road, with a view to redeveloping the 2.9-acre site.
According to the plans which were submitted by Leicester-based Lyall & Lyall, Garrandale is moving to a brand new site at the Northedge Business Park, which is right next to its existing location.
Garrandale is a diverse engineering company that offers a range of services, from build to print products through to design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of special purpose products and equipment.
With more than 30 years’ experience, its rail division supplies various components for rolling stock and one of its main customers is Bombardier, which is in Litchurch Lane.
In documents submitted by Lyall & Lyall, on behalf of Morgan Industrial Properties, it said: “The Garrandale site has been purchased by Morgan Industrial Properties with a view to redevelopment.
“Garrandale is moving to new accommodation on the adjacent Northedge site. The existing buildings are in poor condition and do not utilise the site well.”
According to the planning application, demolition work will begin in January and aim to be completed by the end of March.
The plans state: “A demolition contractor will be employed to undertake asbestos removal, followed by demolition of the buildings down to floor slab level, the digging up of floor slabs and foundations and the crushing of hardcore for re-use on site.”
The plans also pledge that as much of the demolished materials as possible will be recycled and used in the construction of new buildings.
It said: “Asbestos bearing materials will be sent to an approved tip of the demolition contractor’s choosing. Masonry, concrete and Tarmac will be crushed on site and stockpiled for re-use in the construction of the proposed new buildings. Steel will be taken off site and recycled.
“The site will be left flat, at approximately the same level as currently exists, with stockpiles of crushed re-usable material located towards the rear of the site.”
