Fire station site to be restored to nature

A HARD-STANDING area left after the demolition of the old fire station at Swalwell, Gateshead, is to be removed and the area restored to nature.

The plan has been welcomed by local Lib Dem Councillor Chris Ord but he is concerned that the Fire Authority have not yet carried out the work. Once the work has been completed, the site will be transferred to Gateshead Council.

“Removing the hard standing is the last piece of work needed before the site can be returned to nature,” said Chris. “I am looking forward in years to come to the area being covered in trees rather than concrete.

“But I am concerned that the Tyne and Wear Fire Authority get on with the work as soon as possible. Until the hard standing is removed, restoration work has to wait.”