Bloomfield Begins Demolition At Old Public Works Building

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield has begun demolition at the old Department of Public Works (DPW) building at 230 Grove Street, a move that the town’s mayor called a “powerful symbol of a fresh start.”

Demolition work at the building kicked off Tuesday. It is expected to be completed by the end of February 2025, in line with the contractor’s schedule, town officials said.

The building, which has been abandoned since the late 1990s due to the presence of asbestos, saw “comprehensive abatement” over the summer. The demolition process will include ongoing air sampling and dust control measures, including wetting the structure to prevent dust release into the environment, officials said.

The project was funded by a $1.4 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

“The demolition of the old DPW building is a powerful symbol of a fresh start for Bloomfield,” Mayor Jenny Mundell said.

“We have taken every precaution to ensure the safety of our residents, from the careful removal of asbestos to ongoing air quality monitoring during the demolition process,” Mundell added. “This is more than just the removal of an old structure, it’s the beginning of a new chapter for this location and our community.”

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