Asbestos Removal Done Right: United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel and a two and one-half Year Delay

The United States Air Force Academy Cadel Chapel is a destination location here in Colorado Springs. Construction began in 1959, when asbestos was generally considered safe in the building trades.

The Chapel has been closed for a few years for reconstruction and, now that asbestos has been located, they are delaying the re-opening from October 2023 to March 2026.

The project and delay is discussed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DST1LZ0VHic.

This iconic building is meant to be open to the public. However, if it takes an additional two and one-half years so as to eliminate any asbestos exposure to the 500,000 to 1,000,000 annual visitors, then it is a good call.

Quality and safety should never be compromised when health is on the line. Let me know if you have any comments or questions either in the comments or by email at TheAsbestosBlog@gmail.com.