Scrap from the bridge that refuses to die could be sold via online auction.
Look up the term “false dawn” in a dictionary and, chances are, you will see a photo of the Bellaire Bridge. We have been writing about the impending demolition of this rusting hulk since shortly after Jesus bought his first pair of long trousers, and still the damn thing stands as a monument to duplicity, litigiousness and bureaucracy.
Yet, with the June 20 demolition start date now fast approaching, paperwork confirming a $500,000 performance bond and liability insurance still to be filed, and a possible $1,000/day fine looming large in the mind of the appointed demolition contractor, the scrap from the terminally-delayed contract has already found its way onto eBay.
Bridge co-owner Lee Chaklos said he wasn’t aware of the eBay listing, posted March 1, which he believes was “placed by someone in my marketing department.” The listing highlights the sale of the scrap metal from the bridge, and not the selling of the bridge itself.
It states the bridge owner “needs to liquidate this asset quickly.” It adds, “contractor owns estimated 6,000-ton structure, and is looking for a buyer who is in the market.”
“For the right buyer, we can sell for a reduced rate not including loading containers,” the advertisement states.
“As of today’s current market, there is over $2.2 million in value. The steel is ‘for sale.'”
Read more on this story here and, if you can’t sleep, take a look back over the numerous twists and turns this contract has taken here.
