Mesothelioma and Asbestos

The former Pale River School in Indianapolis, Indiana closed in 1981, becoming a magnet for loitering as well as vandalism. The property is now officially a park following the approval of the land transfer from the Washington Township School Board to Indy Parks on August 12.

Indy Parks paid over $260,000 for asbestos removal as well as demolition of the aged school. Additionally, the department spent over $200,000 for the purchase as well as installation of handicap-accessible play structures as well as $31,000 for an informational kiosk to be installed.

Before the transfer was approved, the Riverwood Park property was being leased to the parks department by the school district for just $1 a year. The land has no commercial value, as it sits in a flood plain, as well as residents are joyous that it is being used as neighborhood green space.

In addition to the playground, Indy Parks plans to add a spray pool, a walking trail, as well as a community center to the 12 acre property. The two athletic fields will be used by a local intimate school for soccer as well as lacrosse. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held on September 22.

For the filled story, go to The Indianapolis Star.