Demolition contractor wishes to implode Berkman Plaza II | Jax Each day Report | Jacksonville Every day Record
Implosion is now the most secure way to demolish the Berkman Plaza II, the contractor tearing down the 18-story construction said Aug. 23.
Pece of Mind Environmental Inc. President Steve Pece reported his staff ideas to file an amended permit application with the metropolis by the close of this week to implode the unfinished 14-12 months-outdated setting up at 500 E. Bay St.
Structural issues observed Aug. 19 halted demolition do the job. The town briefly closed a section of Bay Avenue and the Northbank Riverwalk all over the Berkman II on Aug. 20 till the area was considered secure.
“At this level, primarily based upon our knowledge and the advice of our structural engineer, the most secure way to end the demolition will be to implode it,” Pece mentioned.
Pece of Head is drafting the implosion course of action for the Berkman and safety ideas for the bordering constructions.
Demolition crews get the job done at the Berlman Plaza II at 500 E. Bay St. on Aug. 12.
Pece reported it will just take three to 4 weeks to get ready the Berkman II for implosion just after the city approves the amended allow.
It will get about two months to get rid of the rubble and the work ought to be completed by the conclude of the calendar year, he mentioned.
Jacksonville Riverfront Revitalization LLC paid $5.503 million for the property April 21 as a result of PB Riverfront Revitalization of Jacksonville LLC from previous proprietor 500 East
