Huge step in Downs development scheduled to start July 1
The expected date for demolition of the Northville Downs clubhouse and grandstand is Monday, July 1, during construction hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It will take about one week to demolish the building. The demolition company, Renascent, continues to remove debris from both the north and south sides of the Downs clubhouse, putting it into dumpsters and hauling it away.
During the tear-down, tall excavators with shears will cut the vertical steel frames of the clubhouse, going from east to west. Then clawed excavators will knock the walls inward so the debris is contained in the middle.
Trucks will be set up to receive the debris, sorted by type: wood, concrete or steel. When full, those trucks will deliver the sorted waste to the appropriate landfill. Water will be sprayed to help contain the dust.
Best places to view demo
People who want to view the tear-down will likely get the best view from the top of the parking structure off Mary Alexander Court. Parking will be limited in the area if many people come to view the tear-down, so if you can walk to the viewing point, please do so. Several parking spots will be cordoned off in the deck for viewing.
Clean-up from Friday’s oil spill during demolition of the restaurant building is nearly complete. The clean-up contractor needs to get approval from the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to remove the booms from the river and close out the clean-up process.
Meanwhile, the contractor Stante continues working to relocate the city’s sanitary sewer main away from the middle of the Downs development. The relocated sanitary sewer main will run from Beal Street, north along Griswold to Cady and along the south side of Cady to Hutton.
Any observations or concerns about the project activities can be directed to the developer or the city.
Thank you to Liz Cezat for contributing this article to SocialHouseNews.com.