July 2009
Asbestos Abatement Necessary for Some West Virginia Schools
Asbestos removal is underway at some Morgan County, WV schools, including Paw Paw School, where asbestos was prevalent in the cafeteria and storage rooms.
Asbestos Removal Almost Completed at Massachusetts High School
Asbestos abatement at Somerset High School is almost finished, according to the school district. Following removal of all asbestos, the abatement company plans to conduct air quality testing this week.
Grant Money will Fund Restoration of New Jersey Building
The Hartley Dodge Memorial building in Madison, NJ will be restored using funds from an almost $450,000 grant. Included in the plans to renovate the structure is asbestos abatement.
Michigan Courthouse Changes Location Due to Asbestos
Workers must relocate their offices from an aging Michigan courthouse so that asbestos abatement and other renovations can resume. The remodeling is expected to be complete this fall.
New Jersey School Improvements Nearing Completion
A five-year remodeling project in NJ is almost complete, and how the upgraded building will be utilized remains unknown.
Illinois School District Undergoing Asbestos Abatement, Structural Upgrades
Two schools within the Peru, IL school district are undergoing renovations during the summer break, and a third, entirely new school building is under construction and will be welcoming new students in the fall.
Pennsylvania Reps Reach Out to EPA Regarding Asbestos Contamination
State reps from PA are hoping to convince the Environmental Protection Agency to revisit their methods for handling extensive asbestos contamination, such as the contamination in three PA townships.
Asbestos Project at Marcy Psychiatric Center to Move Forward
A psychiatric center will undergo asbestos abatement in the building's basement. The project is expected to cost about $2 million dollars or more.
Site Damaged by Fire to be Cleaned Up, Asbestos to be Removed
A section of downtown Austin, MN that was damaged by fire in January will be cleaned, and the asbestos-riddled building on the site will undergo asbestos abatement and will eventually be demolished.
Oregon Officials Hoping for Stimulus Money for Asbestos Pipe Replacement
The city of Eagle Point, OR is hoping to receive federal stimulus funding so that they can move forward with an asbestos abatement and pipe replacement project.
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