MGL Group Begins Demolition of Golden Eagle Hotel in Thornaby

Work is officially underway on the demolition of the Golden Eagle hotel in Thornaby, marking a major milestone in the £23.9 million Thornaby Town Deal. This transformative project is a key priority for the Town Deal Board and brings an end to years of uncertainty surrounding the future of the site.

On Monday, 4 August, representatives from the Town Deal Board joined our team at MGL Demolition to mark the start of this significant phase. The complex demolition process will include the removal of significant levels of asbestos and a site strip out, before work on removing the structure of the building takes place.

Completion is expected by spring 2026, paving the way for future redevelopment led by town centre owner LCP Proudreed. The project is funded through Town Deal funding and an allocation from the Indigenous Growth Fund, approved by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Cabinet in July.

Removing long-term vacant properties like the Golden Eagle is central to the Town Deal’s vision for revitalising Thornaby Town Centre. The Board comprises a diverse group of local stakeholders, including councillors and MPs for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East and Stockton West.

Councillor Richard Eglington, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing, commented:

“We are really pleased that with the support of the Thornaby Town Deal Board, the long-awaited removal of the Golden Eagle has begun to bring about positive change to the town centre. This is the next step towards unlocking new opportunities for Thornaby by removing a building that has been an eyesore for a number of years and a barrier for future investment. Given the building is situated in the middle of a busy town centre, close to businesses and residents, we are all working together to ensure it is brought down quickly and most importantly, safely.”

Mark White CBE DL, Chair of the Thornaby Town Deal Board, added:

“Following years of hard work, planning and cooperation, I am delighted to be with the Board to mark such a momentous occasion for Thornaby-on-Tees. This demolition milestone shows the willingness of all partners on the Town Deal Board to work together to find solutions with the single goal of improving the town.”

Mark Davison Jnr, Head of Demolition at MGL Demolition, said:

“MGL Demolition is proud to support this key milestone for Thornaby as work begins to safely demolish the Golden Eagle. This represents a significant step forward in unlocking future opportunities and accelerating the wider regeneration of the town centre.”