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Boden balloon hall to be demolished over safety fears

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Boden balloon hall to be demolished over safety fears
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  • Balloon hall behind Hive Arena in Boden to be demolished this summer
  • Municipal inspection confirmed damage; hall deemed unsafe
  • Norwegian experts had previously condemned the hall

The municipality's inspection confirmed damage to the hall, which had previously been condemned by Norwegian experts. Roger Arespång, head of the Culture, Leisure and Youth Department, told Kuriren that the decision to close the hall was responsible and that the inspection confirmed what they already knew: the hall is not safe to be in. The specific damage found has not been disclosed, and the exact demolition date has not been set.

It is unclear what will replace the hall or how long it had been in use before being condemned. The cost of the inspection and demolition has not been released.

It is responsible to close the hall.

Roger Arespång, Head of the Culture, Leisure and Youth Department of Boden Municipality

It confirmed what we already knew. The hall is not safe to be in.

Roger Arespång, Head of the Culture, Leisure and Youth Department of Boden Municipality
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