Controversial Biolab Set To Open
Boston City Officals Tour BU Lab
From WCVB, January 10, 2012
BOSTON — It’s been controversial from the get go. Ever since Boston University revealed plans to do research on the world’s deadliest diseases, neighbors of the South End facility have had safety concerns.Now years after debate, it is closer to opening.Pending water and sewer permits, the level 2 lab, which would do research on less hazardous materials, could open in the next two months.Level 3 and 4 labs, which have upset neighbors living close by, are still getting a risk assessment from the National Institute of Health.Boston city officials got a tour Tuesday of the facility after both Mayor Tom Menino and Police Commissioner Ed Davis said the layers of security are impressive and insure no one can get in that shouldn’t be inside.
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