VIDEO: Tulip Hotel Implosion

The Tulip Hotel in Cape Town was demolished today (1 March 2015)…and has given rise to a spate of videos on YouTube showing the demolition from all angles, at all speeds and with a range of soundtracks. Here are some of the best…

Residents in the area are reportedly relieved that the hotel, which was redundant and in a dreadful state of disrepair, has been demolished…but they are anxious to know what will replace it. Apart from reports that the next project will be another hotel, not much information is available. Residents have been reassured though that negotiations will be held with everyone every step of the way.

Just under 100 kg of explosives was used for the implosion which was deemed the safest means of removing the building.

Exclusion zones were sets aside so that the public were able to safely watch and film the event.

Video: The Tulip Hotel, Cape Town is Demolished on the 1st March 2015

Cape Town CBD under dust, uploaded by Dax Hall

Video: News24 goes inside The Tulip Hotel, Cape Town, before the Demolition

Video: Tulip Hotel in Cape Town Demolished

Uploaded by News24

Video: Official Tulip Hotel Implosion, Cape Town

Uploaded by YouTube user Life of Mike. Watch the Tulip Hotel Implosion from the VIP viewing point organised by Ross Demolition and MINI Auto Atlantic. This video contains footage from 3 different perspectives using a GoPro Hero 3+ Black (Wider Shot), Canon 7D (Handheld, so a little shaky) and iPhone 6 (Slow Motion). Unfortunately the siren make is a loud noise so you may want to turn it down…