Demolition of the structures on the former Cancryn School site began June 24, 2026, and will take place Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No work will be conducted on Sundays or public holidays. The demolition project is anticipated to be completed by late September 2026.

The former Cancryn School property, which FEMA condemned after the 2017 hurricanes, is scheduled for demolition. Work commenced this week with the initial clearing of the property, and secured fencing with controlled access is being installed. Building clearance and remediation activities are planned to begin on January 16, 2026, followed by structural demolition starting on February 7, 2026.

Demolition of the former Island Beachcomber Hotel will resume on Monday, May 12, 2025, and take 45 days to complete. Work will be conducted daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.