A BUILDING in Glasgow has been forced to temporarily close after the presence of RAAC was detected.
The outdoor hall at Glasgow Club Scotstoun is now shut to the public after a review of the building’s plans showed the presence of the concrete.
Drumchapel Pool, which is currently closed for refurbishment, has also been identified as containing RAAC.
RAAC, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, is considered a potentially dangerous material as it is less durable than concrete and is prone to collapse when wet, as moisture soaks into its aerated holes.
A spokesperson for Glasgow Life confirmed it is currently in the process of appointing structural engineers to further inspect the buildings to determine if any action is required.
They added: “We are in the process of carrying out inspections of buildings from the period when RAAC was used in construction.
“A review of plans shows the presence of RAAC at Cardonald Library and in the Outdoor Hall at Scotstoun.
“These venues have been temporarily closed to the public and we are now in the process of appointing structural engineers to carry out a further inspection to determine any action required.
“Drumchapel Pool, which is currently closed for refurbishment, has also been identified as containing RAAC and will be further assessed by structural engineers.”
It comes, as we previously reported that Cardonald Library was temporarily closed after the presence of RAAC was discovered at the site last week.
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