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Snohomish County reports structural, mold and asbestos finds at Edmonds and Everett bridge-housing sites; schedule and costs affected
Summary
Facilities staff told the Snohomish County Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee that moisture remediation is complete at both properties but revealed structural damage at Edmonds and asbestos-bearing paint at Everett, prompting design changes, schedule delays and added costs including a $547,000 kitchenettes change-order estimate.
Snohomish County facilities staff updated the Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee on two bridge-housing properties in Edmonds and Everett during the committee’s Jan. 21 meeting.
Lance Meinhold, project manager for Facilities, said moisture remediation at both locations is finished. "The moisture remediation has been completed," Meinhold said, and work at Edmonds revealed previously undisclosed structural damage and widespread wood deterioration beneath roof drains and windows.
The damage at Edmonds includes blackened exterior sheathing, joists that no longer bear on their adjacent walls, missing subflooring and areas where previously attempted repairs are visible. Meinhold said a temporary shoring wall has been installed and that he will meet with the building-envelope consultant and a structural engineer to determine permanent repairs. "The roof leak that we believe caused this has been sealed by our facilities techs," he said.
At Everett, Meinhold reported additional mold removal…
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