Following the fire that occurred at Parliament Buildings last month, Public works and infrastructure minister Patricia de Lille has appointed an independent team to assess the damage and recommend restorative measures.
According to EWN, de Lille announced on Sunday that they’ve “chosen the Coega Development Cooperation to provide a detailed assessment on the damage.”
The fire caused structural damage to the old and new National Assembly building. “The professional team’s visual assessment started with the old National Assembly and then proceeded to assess the structural damages to the new National Assembly. On the basis of the preliminary visual inspections, there was evidence of severe structural damage (major spalling) to the slabs. The slabs affected by the damage are the second, third and fourth floor. In addition, there were major cracks in the walls on the second and third floor. The professional team advised that the new Assembly building is unsafe and should be cordoned off and closed in order to restrict access.”
The National Assembly building is currently closed with restricted assess.
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