Demolition of former hospitals draws closer

CUMBERLAND The razing of two former hospitals grows nearer, as finishing touches to prepare the former Sacred Heart and Memorial buildings for demolition come to a close.

It was announced Tuesday during a meeting of the Allegany County Board of Education that both asbestos removal and mold remediation efforts had been completed at the former Sacred Heart Hospital.

Contractors are now removing non-asbestos flooring at the (former Sacred Heart Hospital) site, said Vince Montana, director of facilties for the board of education.

A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday to update neighbors on the upcoming demolition process at the former Sacred Heart site as preparations in the form of asbestos removal continue at the former Memorial Hospital site.

The physical dismantling of both hospitals is expected to begin early next year.

A public meeting designed for Haystack Mountain residents who live in the vicinity of the former Sacred Heart hospital has been scheduled for Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Allegany High School auditorium.

Its an informational meeting. We want to let folks know what to expect up there, said Montana.

The buildings making up the former Sacred Heart complex are being razed to allow for the construction of the new $40 million Allegany High School.

Officials say the meeting on the former Sacred Heart demolition will focus on traffic flow and other possible changes in the neighborhood stemming from the demolition project.

Education officials, community development staff with the city, civil engineers with SPECS Inc. of Cumberland and officials from Grimm & Parker, the Calverton based architectural firm designing the new Allegany High, are expected to take questions at the meeting.

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Demolition of former hospitals draws closer