Armoury Group has been appointed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to demolish an ageing towerblock in the heart of Larne, County Antrim.

As one of the UK's leaders in demolition and enabling works, Armoury has been instructed to undertake the removal of Gardenmore House - a 16 storey Bison panel towerblock situated in the Riverdale area of the town centre.

The £500k ultra-high reach demolition of Gardenmore House is estimated to take 26 weeks to complete and will clear the way for re-landscaping and improved local amenities.

John Spence, from the project's consultants, Doran Consulting, commented: "Armoury has proven experience in safely conducting demolition in densely populated areas, which is important for a project such as this, due to the close proximity Gardenmore House has to other buildings and homes. We very much look forward to working alongside them to achieve a smooth and successful transition for those affected by the works."

Barrie Christy of Armoury added: "We are delighted to be undertaking this project, which is bound to have a noticeable impact on the local community. However, with experience in providing advanced demolition techniques spanning over 25 years, we are positive that we can provide the quality of service that a project of such magnitude demands."