More cracks discovered at Opal Tower as residents' wait continues


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They described the newly discovered damage as less serious than the original cracking, reassuring residents the building is “structurally sound overall”.


The main cracking on level 10 occurred around at a “connection between prefabricated and in situ poured concrete”, according to the engineers, who inspected up to 20 areas of potential damage.


Opal Tower residents like John are in limbo, as they wait to hear when they can return home.

Opal Tower residents like John are in limbo, as they wait to hear when they can return home. Credit:Dominic Lorrimer


“Two of these areas, both on level four, show evidence of some, but lesser, damage.”


On Monday, extra bracing was installed as a “precautionary measure” to prop up those damaged areas, but the major work to fix damage on level 10 remains ongoing.


Article source: http://smh.com.au/queensland/brisbanes-2-million-koala-research-facility-gets-2018-opening-date-20161206-gt50wa.html

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