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Walton School Study Finds Asbestos and Lead; County Agrees to Pursue Abatement, Demolition and Market the Site
Summary
An environmental study of the county‑owned former Walton Elementary School found asbestos and lead; staff presented abatement and demolition estimates and the board supported moving forward with abatement and an RFP to solicit redevelopment proposals.
Prince George County staff presented the final environmental study for the former Walton Elementary School site on May 27 and outlined abatement, demolition and redevelopment options; the board gave staff consensus to proceed with asbestos/lead abatement and to prepare a request‑for‑proposal (RFP) and marketing plan.
Why it matters: The county owns a 16‑acre former elementary school property close to I‑95/I‑295. Staff said demolition and remediation will be necessary before a sale or redevelopment; the county is proposing a public RFP process and a conceptual master plan driven by community input.
Key findings and costs:…
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