Addison Park’s unsafe Pavilion in Browney will be torn down following council approval despite local opposition.
They will use hand tools and a digger for the demolition. After it’s gone, they’ll level the area. Then, they will plant grass.
They’ll wait to decide what to do with the land later. Some locals are not happy about this plan. They claim the pavilion is very important.
It’s a place for events and a bowling club. People feel it connects them to their local history. One person called the demolition an insult.
She wished the council would fix the building. A survey showed most folks wanted it fixed instead of destroyed. Eighty percent agreed it should be restored.
The council does know the pavilion’s history. However, they don’t consider it a heritage site. Groups like Friends of Addison Park are probably upset. They used the pavilion.
People also wanted the building’s history saved before it’s demolished. The council said the demolition follows certain rules. These laws cover removing buildings. They also cover protecting important places.
The demolition only depends on how they will tear it down. Also, restoration plans are a factor. The pavilion was unsafe. It needed too many repairs, mainly after a fire.
The demolition will be safe for the environment. It also needs to protect people nearby. They will only work during certain hours. They will follow British standards. All waste will be cleared away. The council suggested recording the pavilion’s story for Durham’s history records.