Langford apartment building condemned

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Residents of an storey apartment building in Langford, B. While EGBC did not itself recommend that tenants leave, the building's owner hired an independent engineer who completed a visual inspection and advised an evacuation due to serious safety concerns. In , residents were told to leave the one-year-old building because it was determined to be seismically unsafe. While it has not been made clear what exactly the new safety concerns are, a statement from the city hint to issues with the remediation work. Residents told CBC News they felt comfortable moving into the upgraded building, trusting that any original structural issues had been addressed. MacDonald, like many of her neighbours, spent Monday night in a hotel, and will do so for the next few evenings while they look for new places to live. She said the building owner has not helped find places to stay in the short term or the long term.

Langford apartment building condemned

Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. Residents of RidgeView Place in Langford were ordered to leave the unit building last week, after the city revoked its occupancy permit based on a report from an independent engineer that found structural safety issues. Since then, the city has posted large warning signs nearby, telling people to stay away from the area. An adjacent thrift store and a daycare operated by a local church have also been told to leave. McNeil said the daycare got the order to leave last Wednesday, and has been told there would be an assessment to determine if the building is at risk of collapsing, and if so, in what direction. But I hope not. Daycare, businesses next to unsafe Langford tower handed evacuation order. Click to return to homepage Leave a comment Share this item on Facebook Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Twitter Send this page to someone via email See more sharing options.

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Residents of a troubled apartment building in Langford have once again had to vacate the property due to safety concerns with the building. The notice came after the city received a report from a third-party engineering firm saying that it had "completed an initial visual inspection of the building and concluded that the structure is unsafe. The firm added that in the interest of public safety, it recommended that no one live in the building until a more detailed analysis could be completed. This is the second time that the city has revoked the occupancy permit for the building within four years. Problems with the building in the block of Claude Road first came to light in December , when the City of Langford took the unusual step of warning residents of the new build that their homes might be structurally unsafe. The building was opened again to residents in April after upgrades to the building were made.

Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. A highrise apartment building on Vancouver Island has been evacuated for the second time since because of structural defects. The City of Langford revoked the occupancy permit for the storey, unit, RidgeView Place on Monday after an independent engineer found structural safety issues and recommended evacuation.

Langford apartment building condemned

Emotions are running high as hundreds of people vacate a troubled highrise in Langford due to "life-safety" concerns with the structure. It marked the second time the city revoked the occupancy permit for the building in four years, upending the lives of residents. Another father was at the Langford apartment building Tuesday to help his two daughters move out. For now, they'll stay with him. Ninety units are being evacuated, leaving around people suddenly looking for a new home in a region with few affordable options.

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A beleaguered highrise apartment building in Langford, B. The unit Danbrook One had its occupancy permit revoked in after a review of the building's engineering deemed the structure unsafe for the more than residents who already called it home.

Notice for the Postmedia Network. CTV News. The building owner has told residents that they can move back into their units once remediation work is done, but has given no timeline. Winter weather warnings still looming throughout Manitoba Central and southern Manitoba remain under an array of weather alerts on Sunday. Air Canada, WestJet raise fee for check-in baggage. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Skiing or golf? While the city held an information session on Monday, many say their questions went unanswered. The mayor could not provide details of how serious the structural problems are, or if the building is in immediate danger during a seismic event. An investigation by Engineers and Geoscientists of B. The lawsuit, filed October against DB Services, Loco Investments, Sorensen and the City of Langford seeks compensation for losses and expenses on the basis of negligence from each party. Quebec Appeal Court Bill 21 ruling fuels debate on notwithstanding clause The Court of Appeal's endorsement of the government's use of the clause — which allows governments to override fundamental Charter rights — is sparking new debate about the place of the constitutional provision. The occupancy permit for the 90 unit building was revoked soon after. Advertisement 1.