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Reading gas holder to be demolished for flats – BBC News
One local resident says the plans are “ridiculous”, but councillors give the green light.
image captionThe gas tower has been a fixture of Reading’s skyline for many years
Plans to demolish Reading’s landmark gas holder to make way for a block of flats have been approved.
Councillors agreed the plan to tear down Gas Holder No.4 in Alexander Turner Close after initially refusing the demolition on safety grounds.
Danescroft carried out a risk assessment and put measures in place to prevent the spread of contamination to satisfy the council.
Once the tower is removed, 130 flats will be…
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