UPDATE: The dismantling process for the downtown Davenport apartment building that partially collapsed May 28 continued Wednesday. Our drone was able to take to skies again Tuesday to give you an aerial view of the process.
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UPDATE: The dismantling process for the downtown Davenport apartment building that partially collapsed May 28 continued Tuesday with some noticeable changes to the skyline.
UPDATE: The dismantling process for the downtown Davenport apartment building that partially collapsed May 28 began Monday.
EARLIER UPDATE: The dismantling process for a downtown Davenport apartment building that partially collapsed May 28 is set to begin Monday, according to a Sunday evening news release from the City of Davenport.
Over the past week, the city has been engaged with structural engineers, regulatory authorities and contracting company that have advised when best and how to fully dismantle the partially collapsed building at 324 Main Street, according to a Sunday news release from the City of Davenport.
“This has been a thorough planning process that has considered asbestos removal and the impact on neighboring properties,” the release says. “Part of the preparation included inspections of nearby structures to determine their vulnerability. That last resulted in the City ordering the vacation of the remaining occupied apartments at 400 and 410 North Main Street.”
The release says it is anticipated that crews will begin the dismantling process on Monday, June 12.
“Once the dismantling work is complete, crews will then need to remove the debris and clear the site. This process is expected to take several weeks,” according to the release.
According to building permit, permission has been given to the D. W. Zinser Company in Walford, Iowa, for demolition of the building known as The Davenport, 324 Main St.
Building-Permit-Demo-Issued-324-Main-1Download“Due to large building failure/collapse and existing structure instability – emergency demo of entire building per notice and order issued 5/29/23 by order of DFD (Davenport Fire Department) and on site visual engineers reporting. Demolish building as per city code. Backfill inspection required. All accessory structures are to be removed per Title 17 of the City of Davenport Municipal Code,” the permit says.
The permit was issued June 8, 2023, and expires Dec. 7, 2023, according to the document.
Dismantling, which requires heavy machinery to pick up pieces and move them, means to take apart parts of a building. Demolition can involve bulldozers, large backhoes, wrecking balls or even blasting.
