Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Police H.Q. Asbestos removal to cost an extra $1M


Despite shelling out $34 million to revamp London police headquarters just four years ago, it appears the city isn’t finished paying yet.
In a report to council’s finance committee, police are asking for nearly $1 million over two years — $399,000 in 2011 and $592,000 in 2012 ­— to remove all remaining asbestos from sections of the Dundas St. building untouched by the renovation.
The asbestos removal wasn’t included in the initial renovation price tag, there wasn’t enough money for it, said Deputy Chief Ian Peer.