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Mother of murdered University of Idaho student Xana Kernodle fights to keep rental home where she and three ot - Daily Mail
It was very exciting to see it finally coming down, Cinquanti said. It's a milestone weve accomplished.
Contractors hired by the city for up to $304,500 to perform the grant-funded demolition reduced the westernmost corner to rubble within about 20 minutes of starting the operation. Officials estimate site work could be complete within as little as two weeks depending on the weather.
The building and stone slab it stands on will be knocked down before all debris is hauled from the property for proper disposal. The site will subsequently be covered with six inches of sand.
Christopher Carpenter, a neighborhood resident and 4th Ward alderman-elect, said removing the blighted building at one of the main entryways to the city marks a turning point for the area.
Thousands of people drive in and out of our city along Church Street daily and that dilapidated plaza is one of the eyesores they see. I want their impression of our city to be more than what's there now, Carpenter said.
City officials agree removing the crumbling building that was abandoned over a decade ago will immediately improve the appearance of the highly visible property.
It's a huge step just getting it down, cleaning up the site and leveling it out, Cinquanti said. It's going to be a positive thing for our city and for the neighborhood.
Demolition was originally expected to be completed last month, but the project faced a brief bureaucratic delay.
To proceed, the city was awaiting final review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of environmental testing conducted at the site. The unexpected death of the assigned federal staffer prevented the review from being completed by the statutory 30 day deadline on Oct. 26.
Conducting the demolition without authorization from the EPA could have jeopardized the $2 million Restore New York Communities Initiative grant awarded to the city for the project roughly one year ago.
The city worked with the state to proceed with the work as an emergency demolition of an unsafe structure without risking the grant funds. Cinquanti added final steps with the EPA will be completed in the coming days, enabling Amsterdam to take full title to the property.
Getting it down is one thing, now weve got to develop it, Cinquanti said.
Following the demolition, the city is expected to launch full marketing efforts seeking developers interested in the site. Previously conducted environmental testing will inform developers of any contaminants identified at the site requiring remediation as part of redevelopment plans.
It's going to be an ongoing process, Cinquanti said. We do have interest from a number of different developers.
The former strip mall was built on top of Kellogg Pond after it was used as an open pit landfill from the 1930s to the 1960s. Lumber ash, brick, household waste and sheens and odors from petroleum were among the materials previously discovered during site testing.
Asbestos and lead paint were also confirmed to be present in the building. All demolition debris will be disposed of in compliance with state and federal standards based on the known presence of the hazardous materials.
It's an amazing start to a new beginning for the 4th Ward. It shows progress and an opportunity for neighborhood revitalization, Carpenter said. The memories will always be there, but so looking forward to what's next.
Since the demolition contract cost much less than anticipated, Cinquanti said the city is seeking authorization from Empire State Development to use the nearly $1.7 million that will be leftover from the grant toward additional studies or remediation projects at the site. He said preliminary discussions have been positive.
Were looking forward to what the future brings to that site. It's been an eyesore for too long and I'm thrilled we were able to get it down, Cinquanti said. Were hoping there is a really positive ending to this story.
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United Kingdom-based contractor Forshaw Demolition has added two HD Hyundai crawler excavators to its growing fleet of equipment.
The family-owned business, which specialises in all forms of demolition and deconstruction, including industrial decommissioning, asbestos removal and land remediation, is based in Lancashire and operates across the North-West of the country.
The company recently expanded its equipment fleet, which already included an HX520, an HX300A, an HX140A and two HX380A models, with two HD Hyundai HX330A crawlers.
Part of HD Hyundais A-Series product line, the HX330A model has an operating weight of 33 tonnes and is fitted with a 242 kW Stage V-compliant engine from Cummins. It offers a digging depth of 8.2 m, 70% gradeability and has maximum travel speed of 6.4 km per hour.
Chris Forshaw, Director at Forshaw Demolition, said: The 33-tonne machines are just the right size to tackle most demolition projects. From 30-40 tonnes is the main machine for most of our contracts.
Forshaws excavators were provided by Hyundai equipment dealer HES with protective side skirts and additional safety handrails to the upper structure. A full cab protection frame was also included, while rebar cutters were added to the track frames to protect the undercarriage and the upperstructure of the machine.
The company also invested in OilQuick and Steelwrist quick couplers for the excavators, as they enable operators to switch between attachment tools without leaving the cab.
With a busy order book stretching well into next year and a number of major projects starting over the coming months, Forshaws new HD Hyundai will be in use along with a wide range of attachments, including breakers, shears, selector grabs, pulverisers and a magnet.
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Coming up on December 27th, demolition will begin on nine old buildings in Hoopeston. Mayor Jeff Wise says this is mostly concentrated in the 200 block of East Main Street; with six of the buildings pretty much altogether, and three others that are separate. As Wise recently told Laura Williams on 1490 WDANs Community Connection program, the idea is to give incoming businesses a chance to start fresh and create their own structures, rather than needing to put something like $200,000 into rehabbing old structures.
AUDIO: The number of hours it took us to gain possession of these buildings, and to get out the bids, work with the engineers and architects, and get everything together; but this is, honestly, probably one of the biggest projects that Hoopeston has done in decades.
Mayor Wise stated that, no, the railroad world is not what it used to be, and Hoopeston is not located right along an interstate. But at the same time, he sees Hoopeston as a place for unique businesses, and hes got some ideas for the downtown space where these buildings are coming down.
AUDIO: Were going to create one small area of greenspace. Wed love to see, like a stage or something; so if somebody wanted to have like a small, outdoor concert or revival or something downtown, theyd be able to do that. But were going to put the rest of them up for development. We really want to see downtown grow again.
This all comes after the news in early November that Vermilion County plans to provide $600,000 in ARPA COVID relief money for road improvements that will help bring a hotel to Hoopeston.
To hear all of Laura Williams interview with Hoopestons Mayor Jeff Wise, which aired on December 13th, please go to https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/the-community-connection/
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Hoopeston's Mayor Wise Eyeing the Future; Demolition of Nine Old Buildings Begins Dec 27th - Vermilion County First
By Mike Lednovich
The Fernandina Beach Building Department slapped a stop work order on the demolition of three downtown neighborhood homes because asbestos was being removed without the required permits. Work on the homes has been idled for more than a month.
The stop work orders were posted on Nov. 11 and the homes have not been touched since then.
The homes at 123, 124, and 119 S. Fourth St. are part of the Tringali property development and are future sites for new townhouses.
There are strict state and local requirements for asbestos removal to minimize the release of asbestos fibers during demolition activities involving the removal, handling and disposal of asbestos-containing material.
According to Angie Lester, CRS administrator for the building department, asbestos affidavits have been submitted but not paid for. Jensafe Environmental was doing the work.
Officials at Jensafe Environmental did not respond for comment on the situation.
Its important to note that the contractor has hired Jensafe Environmental who is very aware of the methods to remove and report on asbestos. It appears they are using the wet method for removal, Lester wrote in a Nov. 21 email to City Manager Ty Ross.
She said the buildings were draped and they have removed siding from two structures.
According to local resident Taina Christner, workers were seen in hazmat suits last month removing what appeared to be house siding containing asbestos.
Approximately two weeks ago, my neighbors and I noticed the removal of what appeared to be asbestos shingles from three of the homes on the property. Despite the workers donning hazmat suits and facemasks, none of us observed asbestos safety measures such as wetting down the shingles with water or the use of plastic sheets to contain airborne particles, Christner said. At that time, I assumed the contractors were carrying out the task under city supervision, adhering to all necessary rules and regulations.
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