Admiral King demolition to start soon

By Morning Journal Staff news@MorningJournal.com @MorningJournal

LORAIN Demolition of the former Admiral King High School is set to begin within the next two weeks, said Associate Director of District Operations Jeff Hawks.

D & R Demolition will be moving excavating equipment to the schools site, 2600 Ashland Ave, early this week.

Demolition hours will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. depending on weather conditions.

Last month, asbestos abatement was completed by Quality Environmental Services Inc. allowing demolition to continue as scheduled.

The abatement and demolition will be paid for by state money through the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission and can only be used for construction and demolition, Hawks said. Money from the general fund will not be used.

Hawks said asbestos needed to be removed from the building as well as an oil tank that was used when the old high school was an emergency center.

Every community has their feelings with their old high school coming down, Hawks said. A lot of people have called wanting bricks from the old building. But its exciting and signifies new beginnings.

As part of its overall demolition plan, the district has set aside an estimated 30,000 bricks roughly 2,500 from each demolished building that are being stored in a district warehouse without any apparent purpose, said board member Jim Smith.

When demolition is complete, construction can begin for the new state-of-the art $70 million Lorain High School.

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