In Dallas, Texas, the city's Reunion Arena has been undergoing demolition since April. Now, after months of work, it appears that the project will begin wrapping up in December, with work to be fully completed in March 2010. Asbestos-related delays have slowed the project's progress considerably in recent months, but it is now hoped that the project is finally on track.
During the month of August, the city announced a three-month delay for the project. This was prompted after Styrofoam insulation in the arena's upper decks was uncovered. This added $50,000 to the project's budget.
Then, in September, waterproofing material which contained asbestos fibers was discovered in the arena's lower-level retaining walls. That discovery stretched the project's budget even further. Ultimately, it cost more than $450,000 to clean up the asbestos on site.
Cleaning up asbestos is often an expensive proposition, as workers must adhere to strict federal guidelines. Exposure to even a small amount of asbestos-containing materials may increase an individual's risk of developing asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive cancer, may take decades to develop. Once symptoms emerge, the cancer can kill within months of being diagnosed. While there is no cure, some patients do benefit from chemotherapy and other treatment methods.
Total costs for the project now total more than $2.5 million, putting the project half a million dollars over the initial projected budget. Starting December 7th, the arena will begin to be pulled down. A&R Demolition plans to demolish the roof over a two-week period.
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