Demolition of Le Baril in Coaticook to go ahead

January 20, 2014

Photo: Daniel Coulombe

The family of the owner of the building housing Le Baril Bar at 35 Child Street in Coaticook obtained a stay of the demolition of the centenary edifice on Saturday in order to determine whether or not it could be saved. After an independent evaluation performed by engineers Monday morning, it was unanimously decided the demolition would go ahead as originally planned since renovations needed to put the building back in shape were extensive. This building is dangerous from a structural point of view, said Deputy Mayor, Luc Marcoux. We are concerned that the demolition of the house beside it will compromise its stability. This is the second building to be demolished in the Child St. portion of Coaticook after damages caused by last weeks Pratt Creek flood rendered them unsafe. The St-Pierre Excavation company is making final arrangements for the demolition which will take place as soon as everything is in place. Due to Monday mornings developments the press conference originally scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. was canceled.

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