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Board approves contract to demolish Haller Stadium bleachers after structural decay, asbestos and lead paint found
Summary
Arlington School District board approved a public‑works contract with Ascendant LLC to demolish the Haller Stadium bleachers after an architect found extensive rot, asbestos in roofing, and lead paint; district staff said repair and code‑upgrade costs would likely exceed replacement.
The Arlington School District board voted to approve a public‑works contract with Ascendant LLC for demolition of the bleachers at Haller Stadium after district staff and the architect concluded both grandstands were beyond repair.
Bridal Lewis, the district’s executive director of operations, told the board: "The bleachers at Haller are great in terms of their capacity, but they have, they're beyond the point of repair." Lewis described extensive dry rot at structural connections, additional rot in seating areas and the presence of hazardous materials, including asbestos in roofing components and lead‑containing paint throughout the structure.
Architect review and a hazardous‑materials survey led staff to recommend demolition rather than costly, phased repairs that would…
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