County outlines deconstruction, asbestos abatement and monitoring ahead of construction
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County staff said deconstruction of three buildings and hazardous‑material abatement will begin before construction, that asbestos abatement will take about three to four weeks per building, and that seismic monitors will be installed to protect adjacent historic properties.
County staff and project representatives outlined deconstruction sequencing, hazardous‑material abatement and protections for nearby historic buildings.
Project representative (speaker 17) said the team will remove salvageable materials from the three buildings and perform asbestos abatement before deconstruction; abatement is expected to take “3 to 4 weeks” per building. The representative said fencing and public notices will be posted and that the team will visit and notify adjacent property owners before work begins. Project staff also said they plan to install seismic monitors on surrounding historic structures to track vibrations during deconstruction and later construction.
Speaking to concerns from a Boardman House owner about foundation vibration, presenters emphasized they will not drive piles near historic structures. Lead presenter (speaker 3) said the foundation approach will use drilling and grouting rather than pile driving, reducing vibration risk, and that the team will document conditions before and after construction and monitor adjacent buildings throughout the work.
On schedule, presenters said the deconstruction bidding and salvage period is concluding and reiterated that the new building will go to bid in November 2026; final construction start depends on contractor bids and funding decisions.
