World War II bomb experts will be brought in to oversee the demolition of the Premier Inn near the Bearpit and the construction of Bristol’s tallest building amid fears of unexploded devices. The experts say there is a medium risk for the unearthing of the site.
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00:00There are updates on the demolition of the Premier Inn, stating that World War II bomb
00:08experts will be brought in to oversee the construction of the Bristol Toll Building
00:16in case of any unexploded devices being unveiled.
00:21The ordnance specialists who are taking charge of the demolition of the Premier Inn on the
00:25Bear Pit say that there is an elevated medium risk of German bombs from the Luftwaffe and
00:32Allied anti-aircraft projectiles being underneath part of the site.
00:40Bristol City Council's Planning Department submitted a risk assessment that was compiled
00:46on behalf of the developers who were seeking to make changes to the scheme as precautions
00:52in case bombs or weapons are found which could have a human and financial cost.