A disused Council depot is set to make way for a brand new care facility.
The Outland Road depot on the fringes of Central Park was once the home of the Council's parks department but is now lying empty.
Following a delegated decision to award a demolition contract, the old buildings will be flattened this autumn, ready to make way for a new purpose-built place for some of Plymouth most vulnerable adults to work, rest and play.
The new centre will combine specialist emergency and planned respite/day care services for people with complex physical and learning disabilities.
The Council had previously invested £10 million to kick start the scheme, which will provide a range of modern en-suite bedrooms and flats specifically designed to maximise independence and allow support for adults with a wide range disabilities.
Spaces for activity and learning as well as sensory rooms and outdoor spaces for relaxation and therapy are also included.
Councillor Dr John Mahony, Cabinet member for Health and Social Care, said: "The demolition of the old depot is an important milestone on our journey to this fantastic new facility.
"Facilities like this are so badly needed and to be able to build right next to Central Park, one of Plymouth's most loved places, is really special, with clients able to access the park facilities.
“The sooner this new facility is completed the better it will be for users of our services and I am delighted it is being sited within Peverell Ward.”
The brand new building, which is now in the design stage, will offer essential planned and emergency respite and is intended to make sure customers enjoy their best life with specialist support on hand to help them be as independent as possible, to support education and skills development as well as opportunities for employment.
A key aspect of the project will be to provide carers and individuals with more flexible options for breaks through the day, evening and overnight.
Once complete, the facility will replace Colwill Lodge in Estover, which currently provides overnight short breaks and respite and the Vine in Whitleigh which provides daytime support. There is no other respite provision available in Plymouth for this client group.