Asbestos Halts City Renovations
Article Added March 25th, 2007 - Print This Story - Bookmark This Story
Parts of a small, historic town in Connecticut were under renovation this month when asbestos was found. The work has been stopped, and city officials will not allow it to resume until the asbestos has been safely removed. The city of Derby, Connecticut was ready to get a facelift this month after years of planning agreed on the work and the bill. As demolition and renovation of some of the historic buildings began, work was called off and the plans were put on hold. Two of the buildings were found to contain high levels of asbestos, a material used for insulation until the 1980’s. The budget for the renovations, which had been approved at $10,000, is now going to exceed $140,000 if abatement is to be completed. Abatement, the licensed removal of asbestos, is necessary to continue work as asbestos exposure can lead to many harmful diseases. The substance, which is normally safe, breaks apart when mishandled, causing fibers to become airborne where they can be breathed into the lungs. The result is asbestosis, emphysema and mesothelioma, an aggressive form of lung cancer that can be deadly. Though no one was exposed to concerning levels of asbestos, the fear of mesothelioma and emphysema are real. The city is now considering if they can afford to move forward with the renovations.
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