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Son Dureta Disappears: End of an Era, Beginning of a Debate

Why the Son Dureta Demolition Took Time

Asbestos, permits and around 70,000 tonnes of debris slowed the demolition of Son Dureta in Palma.

Published: April 22, 2026
Son Dureta Disappears: End of an Era, Beginning of a Debate

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Why did the demolition of Son Dureta take so long?

The demolition was slowed by several practical issues, including a large volume of debris, permit procedures and the discovery of asbestos. When asbestos is found, work has to stop or change until specialists can secure the area and handle the material properly. That makes the process slower, but also safer and more controlled.

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