Demolition nears for old hospital

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September 9, 2015 - 12:00 AM

Asbestos is being plucked from the old Allen County Hospital, paving the way for its demolition.
County Counselor Alan Weber told commissioners Tuesday hazardous waste removal should be completed by the end of September. Then, Remco, a Kansas City firm, will begin to raze the structure, a process expected to take about 90 days.
Along the way, Remco supervisors will meet with officials from G&W Foods to make sure all is done in a manner satisfactory for construction of a new grocery.
“G&W expects to start construction of the store in the spring,” Weber added, although no opening date has been advanced.
G&W has about 30 stores in the region, including one in Yates Center. It has sought to build in Iola for two years, with the first choice of sites at the east edge of town overturned by soil contaminated with lead, zinc and other heavy metal, residue of Iola’s smelter days of a century ago.
The G&W store will be full service. The larger site may also contain apartment complexes. At least two developers have indicated interest.
Commissioners ended what mainly was a sedate meeting with a 30-minute executive session, called under provisions of the Kansas Open Meetings Act that permits secret sessions for client-attorney privilege. While no reason was announced for the conclave, involved along with Weber and commissioners was Jennifer Hill, a Wichita attorney who specializes in insurance defense, personal injury and employment law.

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