Valley firm contracts to remove asbestos ceiling in courtroom

Whitman County Commissioners Monday awarded a contract to IRS Environmental of Washington out of Spokane Valley to complete the work of removing the ceiling in the superior courtroom at the Whitman County Courthouse.

“I think it's a great contract,” commented Commissioner Michael Largent.

The contract is for $31,646 and involves removing the ceiling to abate asbestos in the room.

“It's getting rid of the asbestos in the ceiling of the courtroom so they can do the ceiling remodel,” said Commissioner Art Swannack.

Facilities Manager Bob Reynolds told the Gazette the original project called for a...