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Locum House in Southampton is about to become a thing of the past.

Town Council

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The residence, located directly across the street from Southampton Hospital, initially housed medical locum doctors who filled in for local physicians. Unfortunately, however, the building has fallen into a state of disrepair. In order to bring it back into an approved 'liveable' condition, it would require a new roof, new wiring, new plumbing, new insultation, new flooring, new heating and the list goes on, making it unfeasible for repair.

Mayor Mike Smith said that it will be up for discussion and, at some point, Council will have to look at it [after demolition material disposal].

After the assessment is completed, a tender request for demolition will go out

Mike Myatt, Director of Community Services for the town, presented a report setting out the need for an environmental report to be done, given the age of the building. The report recommended that Gamsby and Mannerow Consulting, at a fee of $3300 to $4300 from the doctor recruitment budget, assess the property with regard to issues of toxic substances being used such as lead paint, asbestos and formaldehyde foam insulation, prior to any demolition.

 Both Councilors Fred Shildroth and Diane Huber wanted to know what happens to the material after demolition. "If all these materials are eventually going to a landfill site," said Shildroth, "then why aren't we testing all demolitions?" "I agree," said Councilor Diane Huber. "What happens after a demolition?"
 

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