KITCHENER The Chief Building Official in Cambridge has issued an Emergency Order to go ahead with the demolition of the former Preston Springs Hotel.
In a news release, Dennis Purcell cited immediate risk to the community in his decision, pointing to the unsafe condition of the structure, approaching winter weather, and the ongoing challenges of securing the property from trespassers. Unfortunately, it has now come to a point where the structure is unsound and a threat to public safety. Anyone entering the building, including emergency or fire officials, could be placed in peril. Frankly, this is not a risk I am willing to take.