Aberdeen City Council decides demolition is the safest option for 500 RAAC homes

By Olivia Barber2024-08-22T09:27:00

Homes containing the lightweight concrete will be demolished and rebuilt at a cost of £130m

Councillors at Aberdeen City Council have approved recommendations to demolish and rebuild 504 homes that contain Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in their roof panels.

Council officers recommended the demolition following independent survey work, a detailed options appraisal, and extensive community engagement.

In the Balnagask area of Torry in Aberdeen, an estimated 366 council and 138 private addresses have RAAC in their roof panels.

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