Sarnia General Hospital Demolition

Vandalism, age and weather took a toll on the derelict building. It soon became a blight within the larger residential area surrounding it. Prior to starting work onsite, our team had to secure the site and ensure the safety of the local community.

Next, the team had to remove all designated substances and prepare the structures for the next phase. Schouten’s demolition process involved dismantling the abandoned building brick-by-brick, meticulously sorting the concrete and metal for recycling.

Concrete was cut into 2-foot by 2-foot squares to be recycled. Once all the superstructures and substructures were removed, the excavation team completed the extensive soil remediation and site restoration.

The Results: The former hospital’s west, north and east wings were removed, along with the nurses’ residence and auxiliary buildings. A one-storey building on George Street that once held the health unit and a hospital records office stayed standing with plans for renovation.