By JONATHON HOWARD
DEMOLITION of the old Peregian Beach Bowls Club building, which was purchased by Noosa Council, has started this week.
Local contractor R&L Jones started demolition work on the asbestos-laden site on Monday 12 January.
Noosa Council’s community services director Alan ‘Fox’ Rogers said the council aimed to complete the work as soon as possible, with the contractor following strict safety guidelines to clear the site.
Mr Rogers said the contractor would liaise with residents near the Rufous Street site, which will be closed off to the public by way of 1.8m high security fencing.
“We’ll be making sure the surrounding environment is safe for the public and contractors with safety barriers, signage and inductions for anyone who enters the site,“ he said.
“Once work is complete, the council will receive certification to confirm the site has been cleared of all asbestos.
The council purchased the vacant 6500 square metre property from Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club late last year.
“Once the demolition work is complete, the council can continue working with the Peregian Beach community to determine the best use for the site,“ Mr Rogers said.
