Going... going... almost gone! Demolition work has begun on the remaining structures of Tenby's fire- ravaged Royal Gatehouse Hotel. Specialist contractors arrived on site earlier this week after Pembrokeshire County Council confirmed that it was to demolish the sea-front hotel, a move supported by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. "Once demolition is complete in the next few weeks, we will be able to re-open The Norton which is the only road by which large vehicles can access the centre of town," said the council's chief executive, Bryn Parry-Jones. "I would stress, though, that despite the two road closures, businesses in Tenby town centre are open for trade as normal." He said the decision to demolish had not been an easy one as the Gatehouse was an historic landmark of the town with Listed Building status. Mr Parry-Jones went on: "However, because of the danger to the public from windswept debris from the roof and the possible instability of the north east corner of the building in high winds, it was ultimately considered the best solution to remove the immediate danger." The Observer understands that other parts of the hotel, including the ballroom, will not be demolished immediately and will be subject to ongoing/further evaluation. As many historic features as possible are being salvaged with the hope that they may be able to incorporated into any future building or to recreate the main architectural features. The contractor appointed to demolish the building is the same company brought in by the council in the immediate aftermath of the fire to clear parts of the building which were in imminent danger of collapse.