Toledo Mall to Undergo Asbestos Abatement

Southwyck Mall in Toledo has existed for thirty two years, but for the last two years, the property has been left vacant. Now, it looks as though this South Toledo eyesore will finally get cleaned up.

The mall’s owners have just signed an agreement to clean up the mall, remove all asbestos, and have the building demolished.

Exposure to asbestos during demolition could result in the eventual development of asbestosis or mesothelioma in construction workers. Generally, asbestos materials are removed by a licensed asbestos abatement team before a building is demolished.

This face lift would be a boon to businesses in the area. With the mall lying vacant, there is not a lot of interest in the area, and the few remaining businesses are struggling.

Starting next week, a crew of workers will begin cleaning up at the mall. The three major corridors will have asbestos removed. It is hoped that within seven months the whole site will be cleared.

The developer hopes to be able to market the building as clean and ready for immediate use. There is even talk of the developer traveling as far away as Las Vegas to seek out a buyer for the Southwyck Mall property.

$1.5 million in federal EPA funds will be used in the asbestos remediation. The developer will pay to demolish the building. There will be $1.5 million of federal EPA money used in the remediation. The developers will pay to tear down the building.

The developer, Larry Dillin, has proposed a retail office and residential village at the current site. He is currently waiting for funding for demolition.