Before we could build our new center, we had to tear down a vacant,
derelict facility that stood (with trees on top) on the property where
we will build our Children’s Center. The property adjoins our campus
and the building had been an eyesore for over a decade. It took a lot
to get to the point where we could tear down the building. First, we
had to buy the property, which we did about a year ago. The building
contained asbestos and lead paint, and underground there was a
fuel storage bunker. With guidance from the EPA and ADEQ and
with funds from Pulaski County Brownfields Program (our only
government dollars in this whole campaign), we were able to remediate and then demolish the building in just the last few weeks.