A demolition company has begun tearing down the remains of the former Valley View Center on Thursday after two firefighters were injured while trying to put...
on the corner of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway and Preston Road was planned to be demolished starting next week after asbestos removal was scheduled to be finished, according to City Council member Jaynie Schultz, who represents the area. She said the abatement of the toxic mineral began in December and around 90% done.
“Our firefighters being hurt was enough of an argument to the state that there was a mortal danger to leaving the building standing as is,” Schultz said. “This is something that should have been done a long time ago.” Assistant City Manager Carl Simpson said the demolition began sometime after 2 p.m. He said the demolition had to be moved up because the fire likely weakened the structural integrity of the building remains. The property owner authorized the state to move forward with allowing the demolition, he said.
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