Demolition of the old Carlisle Hospital is expected to begin in about two weeks.

A letter mailed to residents who live near the hospital indicates that a security fence will go up around the building today and demolition work is expected to begin during the week of Oct. 23.

The letter, signed by Perry Heath, director of business development with R.S. Mowery and Sons, says the Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation awarded a contract Tuesday to Terra Technical Services of Downtown to demolish the building.

Under terms of the contract, Terra has four months to complete the project.

The letter apologizes for inconvenience to residents and promises project officials will be sensitive to the needs of the hospital