I've been on reconnaissance again...
Yesterday I went to Shawbridge to case the joint. It is easily accessed by FirstGroup bus service 23 which runs from Jamaica Street by Central Station to Riverford Road. There are regular trains from Central Station to Pollokshaws West which is nearby.
12 Riverford Road had the big crane with it and there were satisfying sounds of things being hit very hard emanating from within. The crane had a small skip attached to it that was being raised and lowered in and out of the plastic sheeting that surrounds the scaffold. The southern elevation has been taken down to the seventh floor.
12 Riverford Road from Lidl car park21 Riverbank Street is stripped and ready to rumble, it would seem. No bin bags, though.
21 Riverbank Street (left) from Lidl car park124 ("McGill") and 142 ("Woodrow") Shawbridge Street both appear to be empty and boarded-up awaiting preparation. All four wear the GHA banner.
(l-r) 124 Shawbridge, 21 Riverbank and 142 Shawbridge12 Riverford Road runs alongside Shawbridge Street which suggests that they'll have to tip it toward Lidl when they bring it down as there is a car park on that side to catch the "spread". Similarly, 21 Riverbank Street has a car park to the Shawbridge Street side into which it can be tipped. It looks as though they'll be dropping in opposite directions.
(l-r) 12 Riverford and 21 Riverbank from junction of Riverford Road and Shawbridge StreetI have a few vantage points lined up, but much depends on the exclusion zone.
Riverford Road, on the bridge between Lidl and Morrison's, Morrison's sideRiverford Road, on the bridge between Lidl and Morrison's, Lidl's sideAuldhouse Park, adjacent to Auldhouse RoadCogan Street (between retail park and Shawbridge Street)Pump no. 8, Morrison's filling stationPollokshaws East railway station platformAgain, close upI've not been to look at these yet, but they offer a commanding view. I believe they are located on Hillpark Drive.
These are the towers of Birness Drive. The two at right (nos. 19 and 31) are unsuitable as their view is blocked by No. 5 (left). 145 Shawhill Road (top) may offer a good view from the upper floors as might 5 Birness Drive, but none can view the base of 12 Riverford Road. There are many trees in the area to obscure the view.
I have heard a rumour that they're coming down on July 19th, but the gentleman who volunteered this seemed less than completely convinced since this happens to be a Saturday. I can't see either Morrison's or Lidl's being happy with that.