Public was not put at risk during failed implosion.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has ruled out taking any action over the failed demolition of two Seaforth tower blocks earlier this year.
Residents were not allowed to return to their homes for more than a week after a demolition attempt by contractors left one of the blocks still standing but in an unstable condition.
The tower eventually had to be brought down piece-by-piece using a high reach excavator transported to Merseyside from Scotland.
The area where the two tower blocks once stood has now been landscaped.
Affected residents have been calling for an apology and compensation for the disruption and loss of earnings they suffered. But that prospect may have taken a knock following the HSE ruling, which said no member of the public was put at risk.
An HSE spokesperson said: “Following the failure of the explosive demolition which left part of the tower block still standing, detailed contingency plans were put into place and as a result no operative or member of the public was put at risk.
“Following an investigation the HSE have not identified any material breach of health and safety legislation, and no do intend to take any action against any contractor.”
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