The tower was based in the 400 block of Orchard Street between a house and a village-owned park that contains playground equipment. That park has been closed throughout the demolition.

The 55-year-old Qwest Tower in Littleton was demolished Tuesday to make way for Mineral Place, a 63-acre redevelopment that will introduce a blend of housing and retail spaces to the city.

The funds will allow for the demolition work to be completed, the release states, adding that trustees previously approved $2.6 million to be used to design the tower's demolition.

The tower was based in the 400 block of Orchard Street between a house and a village-owned park that contains playground equipment. That park has been closed throughout the demolition.