Hinton Council President Jim Leslie announced that the second phase of demolition, removal and cleanup of dilapidated properties is scheduled to begin in August 2024 in Hinton. Thirteen (13) properties included presently are:
1780 Temple Street
1706 Temple Street
303 13th Avenue
206 13th Avenue
316 12th Avenue
307 11th Avenue
717 Temple Street
708 Ballengee Street
700 Ballengee Street
419 James Street
108 Herman Street
138 Herman Street
254 Main Street
This is the second year that the City of Hinton has received grant funding to continue the removal of dilapidated and unsafe structures within city limits. Hinton has become one of the state’s catalysts in successfully completing the first phase of the program aimed at removing residential/commercial/school structures that pose a threat to public health, safety, and welfare with over 16 dilapidated structures removed in 2023. This includes old homes/buildings that are beyond repair with severe structural damage, such as cracked foundations, collapsing walls and roofs, or significant water damage. Of particular interest with this year’s demolition is the property at 254 Main Street, the former Avis/HeadStart School.
“As promised during the past several years”, stated Mayor Jack Scott, “The Avis school property is intended for construction of new property development. What a beautiful location on the river to continue the City’s commitment to a ‘Live, Work, Play’ environment.”
The City will be working with private sector investors on this important property development in the Avis community: Tom Conway, Larry Fox and Ken Allman.
Additional demolition projects are in process and will be forthcoming later in August 2024, including: 1121/1111 and 1114 Temple Street, 407 6th Avenue, 217 4th Avenue and 145 State Street. #CityofHinton #HintonWV #FutureofHinton
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