The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development reports it has issued 18 orders following two partial collapses of a 226-unit, five-storey condo project under construction at 350 Prince Charles Dr. in Welland, Ont.
The Upper Vista Welland project suffered a structural failure on Feb. 18 and a further partial collapse on Feb. 26, both on the south side of the building.
Developer Evertrust Developments began a site cleanup in early March after receiving a partial demolition permit from the municipal government. Remediation workers with heavy equipment were seen on the site March 6.
A ministry spokesperson said last week the ministry investigation continues and therefore there would be no precise information on the nature of the orders issued. There was no indication given of whether prosecution is being contemplated.
City of Welland chief building official Jack Tosta stated April 6 the City of Welland Building Department is currently in the process of reviewing the building permit application for the remedial work required for the damaged portions of the building.
Once the remedial work has been completed, stated Tosta, the contractor will be permitted to resume work within the scope of the original building permit.
The 226-unit residence is completely sold out. The original estimate for project completion was late 2023.
There was no response to a request for comment from Evertrust.
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