Demolition of Cavendish II

Cavendish II buildings

The safe removal of asbestos and careful demolition of the six Cavendish II buildings started in summer 2026. 

The demolition programme is designed to limit disruption, including noise and vibration, as far as possible. 

The University is working with leading asbestos removal company Rhodar Industrial Services as the main contractor for the demolition works. The strip out and removal of asbestos is underway. 

Following demolition there will be a cycle route across the Cambridge West site.  

Plans for future use of the site have not yet been finalised. These will be developed in the context of the wider ambitions to develop the Cambridge West Innovation District.

Project newsletters and further information

The August 2026 newsletter has information about activity over the last month and plans for the next month. 

You can also read about activity earlier in the summer in the July 2026 newsletter.  

 

The move of University Physics staff, students and equipment from the Cavendish II site to the Ray Dolby Centre was completed in October 2025.

Move information about the asbestos removal is available in this PDF document. 

This information is also available in an accessible format.

Please contact Cav2.Project@admin.cam.ac.uk if you would like any more information or have any queries.