Work to demolish the former office building in Weymouth got underway this week before taking a break for Christmas.

The building at North Quay has been derelict for years but after an archaeological dig on the site's car park, the demolition began on Monday, December 18. 

The plan is for the building to be demolished floor by floor, and be pushed inwards by mechanical grabbers, starting in the back corner of the building, closest to the Town Bridge.

Pictures taken by the Echo show that this work has already started as the building is methodically torn down - as per a previous statement by  Dorset Council.

Dorset Echo:

The council remain confident the work remains on schedule, and confirmed the main external demolition would be finished by mid to late January and that the full work at the site will finish in February.

READ: North Quay building in Weymouth demolition plans revealed

Work is set to take a break for the Christmas period and will not resume until the new year.

A spokesperson for Dorset Council said: "The demolition of the North Quay building is proceeding as planned and on schedule, with no significant issues or concerns.

"Demolition works will resume after the Christmas break on Tuesday 2 January, and should finish in February."

The land has been earmarked for a share of £19.5 million the council received as part of the governments Levelling Up Fund to help redevelop areas of Weymouth.

Upon completion of the demolition the site will be turned into a temporary car park whilst a final decision on what will replace the former council office building.