Asbestos has been uncovered at the site of the AMP/Odeon demolition off Marine Parade but demolition crews had worked around strict preparation and removal protocols and there were "no issues" in terms of possible danger to the public.
Demolition 1 boss Ivan Yukich said the crews had been made aware of the asbestos roofing sheets and dealt with them accordingly.
The undersides were hosed and washed down while the exterior had effectively been sealed by aged lichen and moss.
"We do jobs all over the place where there is asbestos," he said, adding the site had been inspected by Occupational Health and Safety representatives.
However, some locals working or passing through the area were not so sure. Dave Hannay said several people had approached him in his shop which is next to the demolition site, and spoken about white dust in the air earlier in the week. They were concerned it may have contained fragments of asbestos which Mr Hannay knew had been in the building.