Palace of Auburn Hills demolition ramps up with implosion planned for spring – The Oakland Press

Walls are beginning to fall at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Demolition crews began tearing apart the southwest side of the former 22,000-seat arena this week. Carleton-based demolition company Homrich has been clearing out the inside of the 31-year-old sports and concert venue since December. The 100-acre property was sold last June by Palace Sports and Entertainment to Livonia-based developer Schostak Bros. & Co for an undisclosed amount.

Demolition taking place at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Monday, March 2, 2020.

An implosion is planned this spring to bring down the 21-concrete beams supporting the arenas roof, Crains Detroit Business is reporting. In total, Homrich plans to recycle about 80,000-tons of material at the site. Demolition is estimated to cost between $3 and $4 million.

The Palace of Auburn Hills officially closed in the fall of 2017 following the Detroit Pistons move to downtown Detroit. Its since been rezoned for research and development, technology and office space. Last spring, the city of Auburn Hills speculated the site might be used for a new technology park, including a hotel, conference center and retail spaces.

The Palace of Auburn Hills may soon have a new owner, Crains Detroit Business is reporting.

The Palace of Auburn Hills site has been sold for an undisclosed price to joint venture and Livonia-based developer Schostak Bros. & Co. w

The big blue letters which spelled out The Palace of Auburn Hills on the 31-year-old arena have been taken down.

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