Government awards contract to demolish former nurses’ residence

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has awarded a contract to demolish the former nurses’ residence at the site of the former Grace Hospital on LeMarchant Road in St. John’s.

The contract, valued at $2.5 million, was awarded to Inflector Environmental Services.

The scope of work includes hazardous material abatement and disposal, pest control, building demolition, site security, and removal of building service lines. Professional services associated with abatement and safe removal of materials and structures are also part of the contract.