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Gallardo leads inspection of Concepción Torre


The secretary of state oversaw the maneuvers of a crane 90 meters, to allow a graphic survey of the faults of the building. In addition, authority, reviewed the installation of reinforcing beams in the north of bridge access Llacolén.

Public Works Minister, Hernan de Solminihac, accompanied by the mayor of Concepcion, Patrick Kuhn, and SEREMI MOP, Carlos Guzman, oversaw this afternoon inspection work at the Tower of Conception O'Higgins. The 21-story structure collapsed result of the earthquake and is contemplated within the National Demolition Plan.

The inspection, conducted by a hydraulic crane of 90 feet, involving experts from the Ministry of Public Works and the Directorate of Scientific Research and Technology of the Catholic University (DICTUC SA) and aims to raise record chart to determine the stability of the structure, it highlights the risks to the urban environment and will set as soon as possible the appropriate methodology for the safe demolition the building.

regard, the holder of the MOP said that "all buildings covered by the demolition plan in Greater Concepción are private and, therefore, is their responsibility to demolish them, but since they pose a risk to security citizenship, the Government has decided to intervene and take over a complex task, but with the collaboration of everyone we will draw on. "

Then the secretary of state, added that "as we move into the definition of techniques, we are unlocking the legal issues that affect owners and we are also working on defining the land on which will be collected tons of resulting debris. Well advanced in all buildings that are in the demolition plan and where we believe we will invest around 12 billion pesos. " Bridge

Llacolén

Later, the owner of MOP moved to the northern entrance to the bridge over the river Llacolén Biobio to inspect the installation of reinforcing beams that will, in the short term, replacing the two bridges located in the area Meccans and to set the connectivity that existed before the earthquake of 27 February.

regard, the Minister of Solminihac, explained that "Work is progressing according to plan and added to the bridge repairs John Paul II and the construction of new bridge Chacabuco. With these works will deliver more and better connectivity options to the region, "said the authority of the MOP.

Repair work Llacolén bridge, which recorded a 40% advance, also provide for the repair strains, access, construction of seismic beams and ceilings and represent an investment of Public Works close to 4 billion pesos. The works completed by the end of October and allow the transit of all types of cargo on the viaduct from November.