Fences in front of Grotto's as demolition starts in days

Demolition prep underway on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk for demolition of the north end Grotto's Pizza and Sirocco Hotel set for demolition starting April 21.

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Construction preparation is underway on the north end of the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, where fencing has been installed ahead of planned demolition for the Grotto Pizza location and the former Sirocco Hotel.

According to a notice posted on the door of Grotto’s, demolition is set to begin Monday, April 21.

Demo notice

(CoastTV News.)

This marks the first step toward construction of The One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel, a new hotel that will span from Baltimore Avenue to Rehoboth Avenue. Local reaction has been mixed, though some residents remain optimistic.

Kathleen Gatley told CoastTV, "It’s not the ideal time to start, but once it’s done, it’ll be another great place for people to stay."

Renderings of the One Rehoboth Ave. Hotel

(City Documents.)

Due to city regulations, demolition must pause beginning May 15, when Rehoboth Beach's seasonal construction ban goes into effect. Work is expected to resume in September, once the restriction is lifted.

 

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Brandon joined the CoastTV News team in June 2024. He is a Full Sail University graduate from the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting program, earning a Bachelor's Degree.

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