A crane lifts the cap off the “Tin Man” water tower in Groveport as a demolition worker stands atop the remaining portion of the tower during demolition work to demolish the entire water tower on Oct. 13. Isler Demolition Inc., demolished the water tower for the city at a cost of $12,650. The 100,000 gallon water tower was built in 1936 when Groveport first installed its own municipal water system. “While we hate that the ‘Tin Man’ water tank was demolished, we are pleased that this resolves contiguous neighbors’ inability to sell their properties due to FHA ‘fall zone’ rules,” said Groveport City Administrator Marsha Hall. “After inspection of the 1936 water tank by professionals in 2012, it was strongly recommended that the tank be demolished due to its age and condition. This work was delayed until the completion of the new water treatment plant and the installation of a pressure reducing valve to allow emergency connection to the city of Columbus.” The city’s other water tower on South Hamilton Road was recently refurbished and remains in operation.
Great photos Rick ! Good reporting as usual.