Director Stevens told the committee that asbestos abatement work at the Greenwood pool site was completed and that the city is waiting for a site-identification review from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) before contractors can remove remaining equipment and proceed with above-ground building demolition.

Stevens said the only anticipated waste from the demolition site is waste oil remaining in equipment that had been used to heat the facility. He said staff have filed required notifications with MassDEP and are waiting on the agency’s review before arranging removal of the equipment and subsequent demolition.

Stevens said the project had also experienced short delays related to police-detail scheduling needed to close the road for utility cuts; two detail requests were rescheduled or canceled and then rebooked, which pushed some utility work back. He said once MassDEP completes its review and the remaining equipment and waste are removed, the city expects to proceed with above-ground demolition, tentatively aimed for mid-October but subject to MassDEP timing.

No formal action was taken at the Oct. 3 committee meeting; Stevens said staff and contractor Time Bond have emphasized the need to keep MassDEP’s review at the top of the agency’s inbox.