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Board awards abatement and demolition funds for Walton Elementary; hazardous materials study cited
Summary
Prince George County approved a resolution to appropriate up to $623,985 from meals‑tax economic development funds to abate hazardous materials and demolish the former Walton Elementary School, following an environmental study that found asbestos and lead‑containing materials across the complex.
The Board of Supervisors approved awarding funds and appropriating up to $623,985 from the economic development (meals tax) fund balance for abatement and demolition of the vacated William A. Walton Elementary School.
Staff said an environmental study identified asbestos-containing materials and lead throughout the complex and that abatement and demolition must follow cradle‑to‑grave hazardous‑materials handling, including independent monitoring and manifesting of waste for proper disposal. A consultant noted that even reuse of portions of the building would require similar abatement work and that the purpose of a full demolition now is to create a clean slate that reduces future developer cost and liability.
Procurement staff reported a mandatory pre‑bid meeting, five bids received and competitive pricing among qualified contractors. Staff recommended including third‑party oversight of the hazardous‑materials abatement in the contract and explained the cost drivers—transport, containerization and specialized disposal—can vary with fuel prices and disposal routing.
The board voted to award the resolution and appropriate the funds; staff said the county would continue community input and consider procurement options for sale or redevelopment once abatement and demolition are complete.
