The work is being conducted at the building, which was constructed in the 1960s, as part of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s Tower Block Action Plan.
Monkscoole House’s sister building, Abbottscoole House, is also due to be demolished in the initial phases of the plan, with new social housing planned for the site.
A business case for the future of Abbottscoole House is currently being developed.
Two other adjacent tower blocks, Carncoole House and Glencoole House, will be improved and retained for a longer period.
Check out these photographs from the demolition site this week.
5. Demolition work starts in Rathcoole
The building has been vacant for a number of years. Photo: Press Eye
6. Demolition work starts in Rathcoole
Monkscoole House’s sister building, Abbottscoole House, is also due to be demolished in the initial phases of the plan, with new, high-spec, energy efficient social housing planned for the site. A business case for the future of Abbottscoole House is currently being developed. Two other adjacent tower blocks, Carncoole House and Glencoole House, will be improved and retained for a longer period. Photo: Press Eye
7. Demolition work starts in Rathcoole
Work is set to be completed later this summer. Photo: Press Eye
8. Demolition work starts in Rathcoole
The tower stood in the estate for over 50 years. Photo: Press Eye