07-18-2023, 03:20 AM
Well, the State/County has had 6 years since Billy's closed - and granted, let's give them a 2-year discount due to COVID, so it's sat for four years, numerous fires, squatters, etc. etc., and let's remember, it was abruptly closed due primarily because of asbestos contamination.
No one stepping forward to buy it or re-develop it.
Typically, these types of demolition projects allow the contractor/developer to be able to recover some monies from "precious metals" such as copper plumbing & wiring, support steel etc., of which I am sure by now has pretty much been stolen - leaving any potential buyer just inheriting the god-awful mess of hazardous contaminants inside that place.
In the end, I guess flattened land is still better than what it is right now.
No one stepping forward to buy it or re-develop it.
Typically, these types of demolition projects allow the contractor/developer to be able to recover some monies from "precious metals" such as copper plumbing & wiring, support steel etc., of which I am sure by now has pretty much been stolen - leaving any potential buyer just inheriting the god-awful mess of hazardous contaminants inside that place.
In the end, I guess flattened land is still better than what it is right now.
Michelle King, a career official who served at the agency for more than 30 years, serving as acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration steps down over DOGE access of recipient information. 2-17-2025