The asbestos abatement project and demolition being conducted at City Hall in Columbus, Colorado is nearing completion. The project began on February 2nd and the City Council will be ready to make a decision regarding the company that will perform the actual renovations on the courthouse on February 26th.

Asbestos-containing materials are present in many older buildings, as the harmful substance was used in a number of products – including attic insulation and floor and ceiling tiles - throughout the early and mid-twentieth century. The dangerous nature of asbestos was not realized until later in the century. During the 1970’s congress formed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the government began to regulate the use of asbestos.

Exposure to the dangerous substance may lead to the development of a number of diseases which include asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. In many cases it could take up to fifty years for such a disease to be diagnosed.

The original estimate of the total cost for the Columbus City Hall project was $1 million. The city of Columbus is hopeful that the costs may be decreased.

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