The USVI public was once again alerted to prepare for the demolition of the 70-year-old Charles Harwood Memorial Complex, badly damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A 14-day notice to indicate the start of construction of the new facility in Christiansted, St. Croix will shortly be issued via public communication outlets. “Notice is being published to newspapers and other sources,” Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said during Monday's Gov't House press briefing. The demolition of the old site is scheduled to start on February 15 and is anticipated to last for 270 days. Once the main building, the annex building and other permanent structures on the site are torn down, construction of the replacement building will begin. “The demolition scope includes a full clearing of the structures on the site including demolition of a three-story…
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