City waiting for test results before demolishing flood-damaged homes
MEDICINE HAT, AB — Plans to demolish homes rendered uninhabitable following the 2013 flood have been put on hold so the city can test the buildings to ensure they can be safely demolished.
The city made offers on six derelict properties which received damage during the floods. Two of the owners rejected the offers, while a third is still in talks with the province.
“We were successful in acquiring three properties, two of which that we’ve now taken title to and the third of which is sitting with Alberta Land Titles right now,” said Grant MacKay with the city.
MacKay said the city was expecting to have started demolition on one of the Elm Street properties and a home on Bridge Street before the holidays.