The former sewage treatment plant in North Battleford is likely to be torn down.
The news came at the City’s planning committee meeting Oct. 15.
The old facility is located on the hill right below the Don Ross Centre near Highway 4. The new wastewater treatment facility, located southeast of the city, began operations in 2006.
According to Director of Utilities Stewart Schafer, administration had been looking at developing the old building into a storm water pre-treatment facility.
However, the costs “just aren’t there” said Schafer. Therefore, “it is in the 2019 budget for demolition,” he said.
Schafer also reported that asbestos, as well as copper, have already been removed from the site.
The main reason for moving ahead with demolition is concern that the building poses a potential hazard, particularly to children.
“We’re finding out the kids keep wanting to go in there and use it as a clubhouse or a scary place or whatever,” said Schafer. “And we’re worried about it, so we want to demolish it as soon as we can.”
