After a nearly two-year-long discussion about the state of the old police station, a contract with Joesta Construction for the demolition was approved at the Oct. 9 Pilot Point City Council meeting.
Efforts were made to preserve the historic police station, built in 1892 as the original home of what is now PointBank, at 100 E. Main St., but the limestone foundation makes it a high-risk project prone to future issues, city officials said.
“There’s significant water damage underneath the building from over a hundred years of not great engineered foundation,” said Tracy Glover from Conquest Design and Development Group.
PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news.
Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!
