WATCH: Dudley eyesore Cavendish House is no more as demolition complete
Eyesore building Cavendish House has finally disappeared from Dudley’s skyline after its demolition was completed.
The former Inland Revenue offices next to Duncan Edwards Way have been empty for more than two decades.
Built in the 1970s, the building has been empty since the '90s but successive council administrations have struggled to get rid of the run-down building.
WATCH: Video shows Cavendish House demolition
The demolition will now pave the way for an £82 million development in the town centre, featuring homes, student accommodation and shops.
Original plans including a cinema and large supermarket were altered to focus on housing.
Demolition of seven-storey Cavendish House was approved by councillors more than a year ago but progress once again stalled until West Midlands Mayor Andy Street stepped in to provide £700,000 worth of funding.
Other buildings are also being bulldozed nearby including the former B&Q building and old Metro Bar pub.
Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of the council, said: "It is no exaggeration to say that this is an historic moment for Dudley town centre – I am absolutely delighted to see Cavendish House gone forever.
"The removal of the borough’s biggest eyesore is a clear sign of a brighter future post Covid-19, and the first part in the recovery and resurgence of Dudley.
"Exciting times lie ahead, once we have won the battle against coronavirus.
"I am sure the news it has finally gone will be welcomed by a lot of residents in the borough looking for a bit of good news amongst the gloom of current times."
