There has been some movement at the former Drumheller Health Centre site on Riverside Drive and, although the building is still standing, the wheels are churning toward demolition.
Earlier this year, in the April 28 edition of The Drumheller Mail, it was reported the Town of Drumheller had purchased the former hospital with the hopes to redevelop the site for a future residential development.
“We will be putting a tender out this winter for the work with some coordination with the (upcoming, new) seniors (residence) construction next door,” Drumheller Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Darryl Drohomerski tells the Mail.
CAO Drohomerski notes the site previously underwent asbestos abatement. Upon a follow-up inspection, it was identified that more asbestos needed to be removed.
This will need to be completed prior to proceeding with any demolition.
