NLIS 3
October 12, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
 

Contract awarded for demolition of portions of the former Grace Hospital

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, today announced that a contract has been awarded for the demolition of portions of the former Grace Hospital. Eastern Demolition and Recyclers Limited, St. John�s, has been awarded a contract valued at $588,800 to demolish the 1920s and 1950s portions of the former hospital.

Minister Rideout said, �In Budget 2005, $5.4 million was allocated for the environmental remediation and demolition of buildings. This included portions of the former Grace Hospital. With the awarding of this contract, government is now in the position to follow through on this commitment.�

The minister added that government intends to proceed with the demolition of two portions of the former hospital following the completion of the environmental remediation process. These procedures have been ongoing over the past number of weeks.

�The 1920s wing of the hospital will be ready for demolition within the next two weeks,� said Minister Rideout. �The environmental clean-up of this portion of the building is near completion and its demolition will immediately follow. The 1950s portion will then undergo the remediation process and when completed this wing will be demolished.�

Minister Rideout says government will not pursue any options for the future of the remaining portion of the Grace Hospital until the 1920s and 1950s wings have been demolished.

�These portions of the hospital are in no condition to be further developed,� said the minister. �Our primary concerns are public safety and the protection of our environment. As such, the demolition of these sections of the hospital is essential and it will eliminate the heating and security costs currently associated with the building, in the interest of wisely managing public monies. When the 1920s and 1950s wings have been demolished, government can proceed with addressing the future of the remaining portion of the hospital.�

It is anticipated that the demolition of both portions of the hospital will be completed before the end of the year.

Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015, 690-8403

2005 10 12                    9:35 a.m.
 


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