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Demolition contract increased after radioactive isotope levels found during disposal
Summary
A change order approved May 13 raises a Pine Grove demolition contract after radioactive isotope levels were discovered during disposal, increasing the contract to $37,493.73 and prompting remediation costs.
The Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners on May 13 approved a change order that increases a demolition contract after radioactive isotope levels were detected during disposal of material.
The board adopted Change Order #1 for Arthur “Pat” Aungst, Inc., raising the demolition contract at 0 Mill Alley, Pine Grove, from $23,700 to $37,493.73. The agenda states the increase is necessary because radioactive isotope levels were discovered at the time of disposal, requiring additional remediation measures and disposal costs. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barron Hetherington, seconded by Commissioner Gary Hess, and adopted with aye votes from Commissioners Hetherington, Hess and Larry Padora.
The transcript records the finding and the resulting contract increase but does not provide technical details about the isotopes detected, the specific remediation steps required, the regulatory agency involvement (for example, state Department of Environmental Protection), or a timeline for remediation. Reporters seeking further information should request the demolition contract file, any hazardous‑materials reports, sampling data, and communications with environmental regulators.
The board also approved related CDBG changes and a separate demolition change order for Mahanoy City later in the meeting; both items were adopted unanimously.
