A massive tree which dramatically crashed into a block of flats during Storm Eowyn will be removed in the coming days, Renfrewshire Council has confirmed.
The tree landed on the three-story building on Paisley’s Broomlands Lane on Friday afternoon. Yesterday, the local authority confirmed it had been in touch with the owners to ensure the safe removal of it.
A spokesperson for the local authority said: “Our neighbourhood services team has been working with the building’s owners to arrange the removal of the tree.
“Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) evacuated the property and the building’s owners arranged temporary accommodation for residents. The removal will require a crane and heavy lifting equipment.
“Following a site visit today, a course of action has been agreed and a principal contractor appointed to remove the tree from the building in the coming days.”
A cordon remains around the area which is situated off Ferguslie Walk. The storm caused thousands of pounds worth of damage across Renfrewshire with several roofs blowing off buildings.
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