Demolition of Irvine ghost flats explained in fine detail as bulldozers prepare to move in

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Irvine's high flats has been explained in fine detail. But there is no set date for the tower blocks to be pulled down or how long the demolition will take.A report submitted by Clancy Consulting to North Ayrshire Council states that the five Fullarton flats will be razed by mechanical means, rather than one that would involve explosives.A 70m ultra high reach excavator will claw the majority of the iconic 14-storey structures to the ground.And when the buildings have been scythed back to five storeys a standard arm will be used and will be assisted by standard reach 360 machine.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at.