Asbestos delays demolition of nursing school dormitory
The old nursing school dormitory in Moline, Iowa has been undergone asbestos abatement four times, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says more tests are needed before the building can be demolished. An EPA spokesperson said that, even though the asbestos tiles have been removed, contamination may have spread to the surrounding soil, brick and concrete, making the area unsafe for the community. Further work has been delayed by the unusually rainy weather. Once the building is finally declared asbestos free, it will be demolished and the property put on the market for developers. City officials hope to attract a buyer who will build 60 to 80 housing units on the spot.
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