Council investigation underway into RAAC presence in the city's buildings

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Glasgow City Council is probing the presence of potentially dangerous concrete in the city's buildings after school crisis in England.

The investigation comes after over 100 schools and colleges in England were forced to close or partially close due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete .

Now, following government advice, the council has launched a full scale investigation into the city's buildings. “While initial assessments have not established RAAC is present in any of the remaining buildings; it is important we follow a full and thorough process and second stage investigations are currently underway.

“Remedial work has also been undertaken as a precaution - and in order to provide an alternative means of support for air conditioning units.Meanwhile, a similar investigation is underway in North Lanarkshire after two buildings, a school and a community centre, were found to contain RAAC.

 

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