The municipality has launched the second stage of a cleanup operation at 1388 Bridge Street to address severe property violations. contractors are currently removing hazardous materials, including medical waste and sewage, following a court order.
The July 15 court order and the failed July 1 deadline
A July 15 court order serves as the legal foundation for the current work at 1388 Bridge Street. According to the municipality's press release, the court had previously determined that the activities occurring on the property were illegal.
The property owner was under a strict mandate to ensure all occupants vacated the premises by July 1. This deadline also required the removal of all construction materials, refuse, trailers, and cinder-block structures from the site. Because these requirements were not met, the municipality has moved forward with the cleanup under judicial authorization.
Inspections conducted by the municipal By-law Enforcement and Fire Departments previously labeled the site as usnafe and unsuitable for human habitation . these departments determined the property was not zoned to operate as a trailer park, contributing to the legal necessity of the intervention.
A hazardous mix of medical waste and sewage
Contractors are currently removing a wide array of hazardous materials from the 1388 Bridge Street property. The municipal announcement notes that the removal process involves construction debris,demolished structures, and various elements of human waste.
The scope of the cleanup is significant, involving the disposal of drug paraphernalia, bio-hazardous and medical waste, and both solid and liquid sewage. Due to the nature of these materials, the work requires specialized handling to ensure public safety.
Motorists traveling on Bridge Street West should expect intermittent lane closures and increased traffic. The municipality has requested that drivers use caution as staff and vehicles move large items and waste away from the site.
The plan to bill the property owner for cleanup costs
The municipality intends to recover all expenses related to this operation from the property owner. Since the owner failed to complete the required clearing of the site by the July 1 deadline, the court order allows the municipality to perform the work and subsequently bill the owner for the total costs incurred.
The status of residents assisted by social services
Social service agencies have been involved in the process of relocating occupants from the site. Since the initial court order was issued, the municipality has worked with these agencies to help individuals living on the property find alternative accommodations.
While the relocation efforts have been ongoing , several specific details remain unverified. It is currently unclear how many individuals were residing at the site at the time of the crackdown, or whether all occupants have successfully transitioned to stable housing. Additionally, the municipality has not yet confirmed if the removal of all bio-hazardous materials will be completed in a single phase or if further interventions will be required.
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