With environmental problems addressed, demolition of Reunion Arena nears its conclusion.
The final parts of Dallas’ Reunion Arena are scheduled to come down next month, according to reports from Dallas News. The project’s completion has been delayed twice because of complications in the demolition process.
In August, the city announced a three-month delay after the discovery of Styrofoam insulation in the arena’s upper decks. The additional work, approved by the City Council, cost nearly $50,000. Asbestos was discovered in the arena’s lower-level retaining walls in September, the clean up costing a further $450,000, taking the total costs to more than $2.5 million. The demolition originally was to cost just over $2 million and be finished by November.
Appointed demolition contractor A&R Demolition plans to demolish the roof over a two-week period. Completion of the entire project, which includes leveling the site and making it a grassy field, is expected by March 2010.
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