MAKING WAY FOR THE NEW
June 9, 2021, we met with Trae Caton, Fire Chief of the Collins Chapel Fire Department to burn the old hotel to make way for our new bottling plant scheduled to break ground late summer.
The burning of the old hotel was advertised on the Collins Chapel website and through signage in the area as a defensive training exercise for several area volunteer departments within the county. The controlled burn occurred on July 17th.
To avoid the possible contamination to our artesian spring and the environment, all shingles, plastic piping, and vinyl siding were removed.
To show our appreciation Alabama Mineral Springs, LLC provided lunch to all fire fighters.
THE JOURNEY OF OUR BOTTLING PLANT
Abandoned Resort/Hotel
First we had to remove 25 years of growth of wisteria vines, privet and holly trees.
Tested: No Asbestos
When we saw this we knew we had to check for asbestos. There was no asbestos in either the spring house or in the old hotel.
The Artesian Spring
Constructed in the late 1930’s, this well head served the purpose for it’s time. We are monitoring the spring for one year. Afterwards it will be reconstructed in a sanitary stainless steel collection box.
After Cleanup Before The Burn
After the trees and vines were removed we had the shingles, windows, pvc pipe and other hazardous material removed.
Burning In Action
The Collins Chapel fire department came and performed a controlled burn for a defensive training exercise.
Gone!
SITE TIMELINE PROGRESSION
BUILDING TIMELINE PROGRESSION
VIDEO OF THE INSIDE
CUTTING BEDROCK
PEACH JAM 2022
NEW SITE PLAN
