It has already impacted several buildings, the construction of UBC-Okanagan's downtown Kelowna campus. Some buildings have been forced to shut down operations due to cracks and movement in the foundation. And now a close eye is being kept on a new residential building that houses people with disabilities. Taya Fast reports.
Hadgraft Wilson Place, a 68-unit affordable housing complex located at 1360 Bertram St., has already begun a three-day planned evacuation, after a review by third-party geotechnical and structural engineers indicated that the construction at the UBC Okanagan site has raised safety concerns for the building and those living inside.
“Recent assessments have indicated the level of risk is significant enough to begin the evacuation process to ensure the life and safety of occupants,” fire chief Dwight Seymour said. “Additionally, due to the shifting in the building, safety features may be compromised in the event of an emergency, creating an additional risk to occupants and first responders.”A meeting was held on Sunday, notifying residents of what to expect over the next several days. Residents will have the help and support of the City of Kelowna, Pathways Abilities Society and BC Housing during the entire process.
“We are dedicated to ensuring our tenants receive the support they need during this difficult time,” said Charisse Daley, executive director of Pathways Abilities Society.UBCO has voluntarily halted construction work at site until further notice, and engineers will continue to keep a close eye on the structure and soil movement., when cracks in the foundations of buildings around the university development were first discovered.
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