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Demolition work doesn't mean beginning of the end for Astrodome — yet - October 8, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Demolition is happening at the Astrodome. It's not the actual dome that's being torn down, but that's what could happen depending on what the voters decide in November. The other option is to turn the Astrodome into an events center but that's going to taxpayers.

Ticket booths, turnstiles, even iconic columns ringing the Houston Astrodome are being torn down. But officials insist, it's not what it looks like.

Edgar Colon with the Harris County Sports Corporation said, "We're here to make sure that we explain to the public that we are not demolishing the Astrodome."

Crews are only demolishing parts of the dome -- exterior portions that the county judge says must come down for safety reasons, no matter what is ultimately decided. County commissioners approved this eight million dollar project months ago.

"There had to be improvements made to the Astrodome regardless of what the voters decide -- if we repurpose it or if, ultimately, the dome comes down," said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett.

In less than a month, Harris County voters will decide on a $217 million bond proposal to turn the dome into an event center. If the bond passes, the average Harris County homeowner would see an eight dollar per year increase in taxes. If it doesn't pass, the entire building could be torn down.

The initial exterior demolition project around the Astrodome is expected to continue until next summer.

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Demolition crews ready to pull the plug at Olympia - October 8, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

Demolition crews are set to begin ripping apart Dundees old Olympia as early as next week, site managers say.

After spending weeks stripping the iconic building of its excess metal and wiring, the initial stages of demolition will finally begin next Thursday, when the footbridge leading into the pool will be brought crashing down.

According to site manager Jamie Casselles, of Central Demolition, the entire building will be reduced to rubble by mid-April.

Every building is different, but were not expecting any hold-ups, said Mr Casselles, whos been on-site overseeing the demolition for almost two months. But the first order of business with this particular job is asbestos removal.

In fact, Mr Casselles and his nine-man team are devoting the majority of their time this autumn to the removal of the dangerous substance, which sent 109 Tayside residents to hospital last year.

Although planners say the Olympias walls dont harbour a particularly large amount of asbestos, its removal is still a top priority.

Weve six men focusing on its removal, under the supervision of a specialist. That should continue on until Christmas, and disposal is all handled in-house, said Mr Casselles.

Meantime, Central Demolition will continue dismantling the buildings exterior, beginning with the removal of the pedestrian bridge.

Alan Hutchison, a senior engineer with Dundee City Council, explained this first phase of the removal should be straightforward.

What will happen with the bridge is well bring in machinery to cut it into chunks, he said. Then, the crew will be able to chain it off and carry it away using a crane.

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Why The Courier supports the demolition of Civic Hall - October 8, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

Oct. 9, 2013, 10:37 a.m.

BALLARAT City Council will tonight again consider the future of the Civic Hall.

The long running debate was seemingly resolved last month when the council voted six to three to begin preparations for the hall's demolition.

However, a motion to rescind that decision has been put forward by Cr Belinda Coates, meaning the council will again hear submissions on the hall's future.

The issue is heavily divisive. A survey conducted by the council at a cost which was disputed this week showed more than 70 per cent of residents preferred rehabilitation and reuse of the current hall.

The same survey showed more than 50 per cent of residents would support the hall's demolition, if it was not to be replaced by council offices.

The one sure resolution is that Ballarat residents want the council to take action. The Courier believes demolition provides the best opportunity to create an enticing new space in Ballarat's CBD.

There remains a strong and determined push to retain and reuse the hall. At the September council meeting, the majority of the 50 submissions heard were against demolition.

A petition to be tabled tonight with hundreds of signatures is another example that not everyone would be happy should the council tonight vote down Cr Coates' motion.

The city cannot continue to tread water on this decision a decade after the hall was closed

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Why The Courier supports demolition of Civic Hall - October 8, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder