FERGUS 鈥� The old Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) in Fergus will enter the final phase of demolition starting the week of May 13.
Last year, GMCH received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH) to demolish the old hospital building at 235 Union Street in Fergus.听
Over the past several months, decommissioning work has occurred, including abatement and removal of interior walls and electrical and mechanical elements.听
鈥淭he final phase of the demolition work should take a couple of months,鈥� stated GMCH senior project manager Joe Grasso in a May 6 press release.听
鈥淭his will include dismantling both by hand and using mechanical excavators.鈥�
Grasso said demolition will begin outside the building footprint and will work inward.听
All efforts will be made to reduce the noise and dust and work will occur within the allowable time defined by the 91大黄鸭鈥檚 bylaws.听
Officials say signs and fencing will be displayed to make all pedestrians aware of the dangers.听
鈥淭he demolition will not impact the trees located on the old property,鈥� Grasso added.
Hospital president and CEO Angela Stanley said discussions about the future of the property are still in progress.
鈥淎t this stage, it is anticipated that the property will be sold once the former hospital building is removed,鈥� she said.
The purchaser would then initiate the planning approval process.听
鈥淗owever, the decision on the property鈥檚 sale is still under discussion and is subject to the Ministry of Health鈥檚 approval,鈥� said Stanley.
Commemorative activities will take place after the demolition to mark the building site, and information will be shared with the community as it becomes available.
