Melbourne Court |
| Hob Uid: 1498267 | |
Location :
Gateshead
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : NZ2532163197 |
| Summary : Four ten-storey T-plan tower blocks built as public housing as part of the first stage of a central area redevelopment plan. The blocks incorporate 196 flats and maisonettes in total and were built using traditional construction methods. Construction was approved in 1953. |
More information : The tower blocks were constructed by Gateshead County Borough Council. The Primary and Alternate addresses are the addresses of the individual tower blocks; all are current and of equal status.
The Alternate Name was the name given to the contract for the development. (1)
Maisonettes in the blocks are "cross-over" maisonettes, each with their own internal staircases to the bedroom floors. (2)
George Wimpey and Co. Ltd.'s tender for the contract was £482,480 15s 4d. (3) |