A FORMER nightclub shut for nearly 30 years is being demolished due to its ‘dangerous condition’.

The former Geronimos nightclub, which adjoins Barrow Raiders’ Craven Park ground, is in the process of being knocked down due to safety risks.

The nightclub was closed in 1995 and three fires left the building dangerous, leading to its partial demolition in 2015.

Former Raiders chief executive Steve Johnson bought the nightclub in 1986 and it went on to be known for its dance nights called Yummy.

Mr Johnson resigned as chief executive in 1995 after a six-year reign following fierce protests against his plans to demolish the Raiders ground and turn it into a bingo hall.

Demolition work began on the former Geronimos building in February 2015.

And seven years later, efforts have been made to knock down the remainder of the dancehall after it was bought by the Raiders in November last year.

Steve Neale, chairman of Barrow Raiders, revealed the club’s prospective future plans for the soon-to-be vacant space.

He said: “It’s dangerous in the present state it’s in. It was bought by the club from the previous owner in November last year. It is dangerous in its present condition and had the potential of falling down.

“So we decided to demolish it which will also give us the option of using the space in the future.

“It’s a great space – it may well be that we look for some community usage for it like new ladies changing room but at the present time, we’re not in the financial position to rebuild it into anything else.

“Step one was to knock it down and we’re currently in the process of doing that at the moment. We’re worrying about the rest later.

“We’d like to potentially turn it into a community facility – there is the possibility of building a ladies’ changing room which is an option. We would like to use the space for something for the community in the future.”