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Demolition of Scott Street Garage Underway in Bluefield

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BLUEFIELD -

Approximately 2 years ago, the parking garage on Scott Street in Downtown Bluefield was closed due to structural concerns, but now residents of the city can finally see progress being made in the area.

Demolition of the old parking garage started Monday morning – the first step in a long-term project that could add approximately 86 new parking spaces in the area.

Although many residents were unhappy when the garage closed down, Interim City Manager Brian Cochran says the city had little choice.

"A lot of people didn't want it to come down at all," said Cochran, "but once you review the testing and see….it basically comes down to a safety issue."

Once demolition of the old garage is complete, Cochran says that a retaining wall will be put up, along with about eighty-five new parking spaces.

He expects the project to be finished by the end of the year