Welland Condo collapsed

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Developer confirms 'secondary damage' to Welland condo ... (Globalnews.ca)

For the second time in February, the developer of a luxury condominium in Niagara Region reported structural damage in a south tower of the five storey ...

“As Evertrust Developments awaits the MOL go-ahead to move forward with repairs on their Upper Vista Welland construction site … Last week, the ministry confirmed it had deployed inspectors on two occasions to the site and issued a pair of orders to the developer amid consultations with the City of Welland. Global News has reached out to the Ministry of Labour for an update on the latest collapse, but has yet to receive a response.

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Luxury condo project in Niagara partially collapses — again | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

A luxury condo project in Welland, Ont., has partially collapsed for the second time in eight days.

The city said in a media release there were no reported injuries. The last collapse, on Feb. Representatives of the developers, Evertrust Developments, issued a media release on Sunday saying the partial collapse occurred at the same area of the building as the last partial collapse.

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Another portion of luxury Welland condo building collapses (Thorold News)

Building suffered 'structural failure' on the south side, the same side that initially collapsed on Feb. 19, leading to an 'order to remedy an unsafe ...

In addition, the City of Welland issued an order to remedy an unsafe building under the Building Code Act on Feb. The additional failure occurred on the south side of the building, the same side of the building as the initial issue. “The Ministry of Labour has control of the site and has prohibited anyone from accessing the building,” said Jack Tosta, chief building official.

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Welland condo collapses for the second time in over a week (CHCH News)

The Upper Vista Condo development along the Old Welland Canal collapsed Sunday morning. People in the area heard the bangs as two parts of the building caved in ...

They have to wait for a report from the ministry of labour, and there’s no indication when that will be finished. A representative of the developer says this kind of new collapse is something that can be expected. There is no information on what caused the first collapse.

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Another collapse at luxury condo project in Welland (Newstalk 610 CKTB (iHeartRadio))

The first collapse at Upper Vista Welland happened last weekend at 350 Prince Charles Drive and forced the Ministry of Labour to shutdown construction. The most ...

“The Ministry of Labour has control of the site and has prohibited anyone from accessing the building,” said Jack Tosta, chief building official. There has been another collapse at a five-storey luxury condo project in Welland. Another collapse at luxury condo project in Welland

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Second collapse at Upper Vista Welland Condominiums (StCatharinesStandard.ca)

Welland Fire and Emergency Services firefighters were called to the 226-unit, five-storey, two-tower building under construction at 350 Prince Charles Dr. at 10 ...

The city closed that path with fencing after the previous weekend’s collapse. Welland Fire and Emergency Services firefighters were called to the 226-unit, five-storey, two-tower building under construction at 350 Prince Charles Dr. A week ago, the City of Welland issued an order to “remedy an unsafe building” under the Ontario Building Code to the owner Evertrust Development. “The Ministry of Labour has control of the site and has prohibited anyone from accessing the building,” said Tosta. He said the ministry has jurisdiction to conduct an investigation “to determine if the condition of the building is safe to allow access for further evaluation of the structural engineering components.” at 10:04 a.m.

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Welland condo builder confident project will be completed despite 2 ... (WellandTribune.ca)

Buyers of sold-out site “looking forward to the project being completed,” says spokesperson.

Requirements were given to the developer Feb. The first two orders were given Feb. 18 while the others were issued Feb. Welland Fire and Emergency Services was called to the 226-unit, five-storey, two-tower building under construction at 350 Prince Charles Dr. 18, when there were no injuries at that time as well. at 10:04 a.m.

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Another portion of a luxury condo collapses in Niagara Region (CTV Toronto)

Another portion of a luxury condo building being constructed in Welland, Ont., partially collapsed over the weekend.

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Ministry of Labour investigating Welland condo collapse (CHCH News)

CHCH News got a new look today at the latest collapse at a huge condominium project in Welland, as people in the city keep waiting to hear what caused parts ...

The $55M condo being built by Evertrust Developments has more than 200 units and is supposed to be ready for occupation next year. What caused the collapse is still a mystery. Stitt also shared a video from just over a week ago of the first collapse all caught by his home security camera.

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Welland condo builder confident project will be completed despite 2 ... (StCatharinesStandard.ca)

A public relations company speaking on behalf of Evertrust Development says the builder still has confidence its Upper Vista Welland Condominiums project ...

Requirements were given to the developer Feb. The first two orders were given Feb. 18 while the others were issued Feb. Welland Fire and Emergency Services was called to the 226-unit, five-storey, two-tower building under construction at 350 Prince Charles Dr. 18, when there were no injuries at that time as well. at 10:04 a.m.

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Welland council clashes over in camera meeting on condo collapse (StCatharinesStandard.ca)

City clerk Tara Stephens said the in camera portion was deleted from the agenda because there is an active investigation by the Ministry of Labour into two ...

“I want to ask questions. To go and ask questions about the most serious problem we have. “The problem here is there is no other information. To say that the mayor only has the same information we have, and the building department only has …,” he said before being cut off by Van Vliet on a point of order from Ward 2 Coun. I want to ask questions directly of those people. “Subsequently, you will have no answers if you go in camera. As the chair also identified, currently the Ministry of Labour is investigating these matters so there is nothing further for staff to provide,” she said. I’ve got all the staff here, and there is no other information. The Ministry of Labour also responded to information requests from The Tribune. It’s not up to council to decide on this,” said Van Vliet. The people want to know. There is no further information to discuss,” Stephens told council.

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Welland council clashes over in camera meeting on condo collapse (WellandTribune.ca)

City clerk Tara Stephens said the in camera portion was deleted from the agenda because there is an active investigation by the Ministry of Labour into two ...

“I want to ask questions. To go and ask questions about the most serious problem we have. “The problem here is there is no other information. To say that the mayor only has the same information we have, and the building department only has …,” he said before being cut off by Van Vliet on a point of order from Ward 2 Coun. I want to ask questions directly of those people. “Subsequently, you will have no answers if you go in camera. As the chair also identified, currently the Ministry of Labour is investigating these matters so there is nothing further for staff to provide,” she said. I’ve got all the staff here, and there is no other information. The Ministry of Labour also responded to information requests from The Tribune. It’s not up to council to decide on this,” said Van Vliet. The people want to know. There is no further information to discuss,” Stephens told council.

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