Work is now underway to demolish the former Bel-Aire Hotel in Millcreek.

The demolition of the hotel on West Lake Road began Monday afternoon.

It is part of the township's Gateway Project.

Millcreek purchased multiple properties along the roads leading to Presque Isle State Park for over $7-million.

The plan is to clear the buildings and sell the vacant parcels for redevelopment.

Millcreek officials say funding for the demolition is coming from the Erie County Land Bank.