by Kristina Gabalski
The Town of Clarkson and Lakeside Health System officials say long-term plans are in place in regards to the former Cupola Nursing Facility on West Avenue.
Lakeside’s Bill Beideck says Lakeside plans to demolish the former nursing home and construct a state of the art medical office facility in its place.
“It’s a long-term goal and part of the (3-5 year) strategic plan for the health system,” Beideck says. “There are costs associated with this.”
Beideck and Clarkson officials say the cost of demolition is expected to be $300,000 because of asbestos abatement that will need to be a part of the process. Lakeside has been working with a developer on the project, Beideck says.
Lakeside has also been working closely with the Clarkson building department, Beideck adds, to make sure the building is kept secure and safe and that it meets town code requirements.
Utilities have been removed from the building, Beideck notes, and the hospital, “… has worked to prevent access to the building. The Town of Clarkson and the Brockport Fire Department are aware of how to deal with a situation if they had to enter the building.”
Clarkson Supervisor Paul Kimball says he is aware that holes have begun to develop in the roof of the building and that he has been in contact with hospital officials. “We have been working with Lakeside to keep the building safe,” he says.
