California school to undergo asbestos abatement before demolition
In Cabazon, California, an aging elementary school building has been slated for demolition. The former Cabazon Elementary School is known to contain asbestos, a material once commonly used in materials like insulation or fireproofing materials.
Exposure to asbestos-laden materials is now known to have serious effects on human health, and can lead to the development of a rare type of cancer known as mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can take decades to develop, but once symptoms have emerged, this asbestos-related illness can kill within months in some cases.
The demolition of the Cabazon Elementary School will wrap up in the coming weeks. The total cost of the project will likely be around $70,000, and it has been reported that the cost of the project is being financed with redevelopment money. The building was constructed in the late 1930s, and has been vacant since 2001 when a new school was built for local students.
As for the property itself, once the asbestos has been dealt with and the building has been torn down, it is hoped that a buyer can be found for the property. Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley told reporters that is is expected that the county will work with Banning Unified School District to find a suitable buyer for the property.
The school, despite being laden with asbestos and falling into disrepair, will be missed by members of the community. "It was well-kept-up when I was there," said Virginia DeFreese, who managed the school cafeteria for 15 years. "The way it looks now is sad."
Asbestos in aging American school problems is cause for concern, as the material is often not removed in a timely manner. The high cost of abatement itself coupled with the cost of replacing the asbestos materials that are removed is too much for school districts, and so abatement projects are delayed.
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