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Fort House Regeneration Project
Demolition
Following their appointment earlier in the summer, the demolition contractor, DSM, has completed the majority of the soft strip work at the building. A Building Warrant has been approved and the gradual take down of the building will begin on Monday 01 October 2012.
A newsletter was delivered to neighbouring residents and businesses in July to provide more information about what can be expected during the demolition.
A public meeting, focussing on the demolition of the building, was held on Wednesday 26 September 2012. The meeting was well attended. The Contract Manager from DSM gave a presentation on the demolition and took part in a question and answer session.
Initial archaeological investigations have taken place on the site and there will be an archaeology watching brief during the demolition.
Redevelopment
Malcolm Fraser Architects are preparing plans for the new development. The site should provide around 90 new homes, creating a mixed tenure development to include mid market rent built by Port of Leith Housing Association and social rent built as part of the Council's 21st Century Homes Programme. The designs for the site will be developed in consultation with Port of Leith Housing Association and the local community.
A development group to represent neighbouring interest groups such as the Hamilton Wynd Residents Association as well as the Community Council, the Police, Edinburgh Tenants Federation, the local office and the Fort Community wing, amongst others, was established at the end of last year. This group will help to share information with those they represent and promote the community consultation that will take place in March. There is also a regular Fort House update to the Leith Neighbourhood Partnership Housing and Built Environment sub-group.
Public consultation on the designs for the site took place between Friday 16 March and Thursday 22 March 2012. Over 70 people visited the display in Leith Library which showed the proposals for the new development. The architects, along with Council and Port of Leith Housing Association staff, were available throughout the week to answer questions. Thank you very much to all who attended and left comments.
PDF copies of the pictures used as part of the display can be downloaded by clicking the links below:
Display Board 1
Display Board 2
Display Board 3
Display Board 4
Display Board 5
Graphs showing the results of the consultation survey can be viewed by clicking the links below:
Graph 1 - Do you like the proposed Layout?
Graph 2 - Do you like the proposed roads and paths through the site?
Graph 3 - Do you like the heights of the buildings?
Graph 4 - What should the green space be used for?
Graph 5 - Do you agree with homes having access to private and communal gardens?
Other Links
Further information on Council and Committee decisions relating to Fort House can be found under the Committee Papers on Line section of the Council website http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cpol
Information on all regeneration projects in the City of Edinburgh can be found on the Council's website.
Last updated September 2012.
For further information please contact or phone 0131 529 7968.
