The Supertech twin towers were rigged with explosives on Monday. The residents living nearby the building are planning to move out for the weekend.
The demolition is scheduled for August 28. (Photo: India Today/Raka Mukherjee)
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- Rigging of the Supertech twin towers with explosives was completed
- Residents living nearby the twin towers are planning to move out for the weekend
- Demolition of the Supertech twin towers is scheduled for Aug 28
The rigging of the Supertech twin towers with explosives was completed on Monday, three days before the scheduled time. Now, the officials have to connect charges from all floors to each other to synchronise the detonation.
“The explosives are in the shape of a soft tube. They were inserted in the pillars and columns through drilling machine. The last round of explosives was inserted on Monday,” said an official of Edifice, the company tasked with the demolition.
In the meantime, residents of Emeral Court and ATS Village are planning to vacate their houses throughout the weekend to avoid any trouble during the explosion.
“Though our flat is on the other side of the twin towers, we will be spending the weekend away. We know that it is a marathon task, but since I am an architect also, I think the companies hired to do this job are capable enough to pull this off. We hope everything will be fine, but are worried about the aftermath and pollution related to demolition,” said Amita Goel, a resident of ATS Village, adjacent to the twin towers.
Many residents are still apprehensive of the controlled blast and unsure about the safety of their flats and appliances.
“As a resident of a building close to the twin towers, there is a lot of anxiety and apprehension about how and what all the preparations need to be done. First was to make arrangements to stay at a relative’s place one night before, as all air-conditions outdoors need to be packed and it’s impossible to sleep without AC in this sweltering heat,” said Sakshi, another resident of ATS Village.
“Second was to pack a few extra necessary things for my young ones, safekeeping of documents and other valuables in the house. Third and most uncontrollable is the apprehension about returning to our homes. When will they be declared safe, what are the arrangements authorities are making to control the dust cloud considering that kids have school the very next morning,” she added.
The demolition of the Supertech twin towers is scheduled for August 28.
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