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July 19, 2022

Waterbury hires contractor for $2.5M to complete demolition at 17.4-acre industrial complex ahead of redevelopment

HBJ PHOTO | MICHAEL PUFFER Waterbury Mayor Neil M. O'Leary in front of the Anamet factory.

Waterbury officials on Friday signed off on a $2.5 million contract with a demolition company to finish clearing away several dilapidated buildings on an abandoned 17.4-acre industrial site targeted for redevelopment.

Anamet touted itself as the world’s largest producer of flexible metal hose before shuttering its campus off Waterbury’s South Main Street about two decades ago. The sprawling industrial campus that once ran on round-the-clock shifts quickly became a crumbling public safety hazard and an eyesore in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the state.

The city and state have already poured more than $5 million into buying the property at 698 South Main St. and demolishing several buildings. Local taxpayers spent $2.7 million repairing the roof of a 220,000-square-foot building planned for reuse. With this new contract, the city aims to demolish several other buildings remaining onsite. 

Under the contract with the city, Stamford Wrecking will also abate some hazardous building materials inside the 220,000-square-foot industrial building. The contract gives the company 150 days to complete the job once the city issues a notice to proceed.

The hire was approved by the Waterbury Development Corp. Executive Committee on Friday.

The city, in April, advertised a “request for proposals” seeking developers interested in turning the site into a commercial or industrial use capable of generating jobs and tax revenue. Responses were due June 10.

Hyde said a committee formed to vet responses will begin interviews of interested developers in August. 

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