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ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – As the historic Brand Park Pool nears a still unspecified date with a wrecking crew, 18 News has learned there was still time to save the structure in 2010. A report from an engineering firm concluded “this structure is a good candidate for restoration. However, the work should not be postponed […] ....
Showing the champlain south condo board knew of severe concrete detear i don t remember yags months before the collapse. an engineering firm highlighted the pool structure as a problem area. they stated full restoration repair work could not be performed in part because it could destabilize the surrounding concrete and because the pool was to remain in service. meanwhile, the very similar high rise on the next block is getting further inspection. our building official in conjunction with our experts are getting ready to x-ray columns and do a deep dive, forensic study into the structure. if it s not disturbed reporter: alan kilsheimer says it s not clear if it is in imminent danger of collapse or if there is risk of heavy slabs falling. still, the possibility of that and the fact that some of the rubble has shifted is worrisome. should it be demolished? the bottom line is, there s ....
But last night was uniquely different. it was truly different and more difficult for our first responders. reporter: new information showing the champlain south condo board knew of severe concrete deterioration, months before the collapse. in an october 2020 letter, an engineering firm hired by the building, highlighted the pool structure as a problem area. they stated full restoration repair work could not be performed in part because it could destabilize the surrounding concrete. and because the pool was to remain in service. meanwhile, the very similar high-rise on the next block is getting further inspection. our building official in conjunction with our experts are now getting ready to x-ray columns and do a deep dievve, a forensic study into the building. reporter: so it s not clear how the tower is in imminent danger of collapse or if there s a risk of heavy slabs or other ....
Tonight, new information showing the champlain towers south condo board knew of severe concrete deterioration months before the collapse. in an october 2020 letter, an engineering firm hired by the building highlighted the pool structure as a problem area. they stated, full restoration repair work could not be performed, in part, because it could destabilized surrounding concrete and because the pool was to remain in service. two additional victims last night including the 7-year-old daughter of a miami city firefighter. the father was working at the site at the time and was called over by rescuers. every night since this last wednesday has been immensely difficult for everybody, and particularly the families that have been impacted. but last night was uniquely different. it was truly different and more difficult for our first ....
Be, then the line went dead. we know that the deck floor or deck the pool deck or the garage roof caved in first. that seems to be agreed to at least by a couple of eyewitnesses. reporter: engineers who study building collapse say the eyewitness accounts will be crucial in determining where the initial failure occurred and where investigators should begin to search for answers, which professor sesani says is that collapsing garage and pool structure. as it goes down, it could have pulled the columns that were already damaged. reporter: engineers are quick to point out it is too early to conclude anything. but years of deferred maintenance and repairs left the building support system in need of extensive renovations. champlain towers south had been on notice since 2018 of major ....