ST. ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The long-awaited demolition of the former St. Albans Junior High Building is one step closer to becoming a reality.
The project bids will be reviewed by the Finance Committee on Monday, April 24, 2023, for final approval. Once approved, the bid will then go before the St. Albans City Council on May 1, 2023, for a final vote. The vote will be streamed live on Facebook, beginning at 6:30 PM. The project, which has already received a portion of funding in the amount of $500,000 from the city’s ARPA (American Rescue Plan Spending) funds, requires an additional $685,664.56 for completion.Â
“We understand how important this project is to the community and are excited to be one step closer to its completion,” said Mayor Scott James. “We are grateful for the support we’ve received from the city council and the finance committee, and we are optimistic about the progress we’re making.”Â
Once the bids are approved and the funding secured, the demolition project can finally move towards scheduling for abatement and, ultimately, demolition. The City of St. Albans is committed to seeing this project through to completion and looks forward to its positive impact on the community.Â