Grace neighbours fear asbestos, rats during demolition

On the eve of abatement and demolition of the former Grace Hospital, neighbours are concerned about what it could mean to them.

Some fear asbestos particles flying around as demolition is being done.

Last week, Budget Environmental Disposal of Hamilton estimated there are several thousand tonnes of asbestos on the site.

Will Bartels, of Budget, ensured all demolition and removal will be done according to government regulations.

He also said his company is aware of the possibility that the site may be home to rodents and vermin.

Bartels said he will call in an animal removal company if necessary.

Some neighbours said when other buildings were demolished in the area, they were infested with rats.

Ted Foreman of Bob's Animal Removal said birds and cats are most likely to be the biggest problems. He said pigeons have moved into the the hospital and cats look for shelter and Grace would be a good place.

Foreman said skunks and rats are not likely a big problem because there is nothing to eat at the old hospital site.

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Grace neighbours fear asbestos, rats during demolition