Sinking and cracks have residents on constant alert

by times news cr

2024-07-12 09:02:24

Inhabitants of the Three Lakes Condominium Santa Mariain the Azcapotzalco mayor’s officewarned about cracks, subsidence and lifting of sidewalks caused by tree roots that damage the structure of buildings and are about to cause damage to underground pipelines of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), as well as sinkholes in public roads.

Rafael Sánchez, administrator of Phase 1 of the buildings, explained that the residents are worried because they have noticed that the street has had sinkholes, which has generated concern about the possibility of a sinkhole forming. sinkholetherefore, they demand immediate attention from the authorities of the Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection System (SGIRPC).

Miguel Lima, administrator of Phase 2, said that due to the breaking and lifting of the sidewalk he has personally made the corresponding reports with personnel of Civil protection, Although the perimeter wall and the structure of the buildings have not been compromised, there are situations that continue to cause concern.

“As an administrator, I am concerned about the roots of the Pemex water and fuel pipeline, and I am also very concerned about the traffic of our neighbors in the area. Personally, I have seen a great deal of elderly and infant population”, explained to 24 HOURS

Lima, who is in charge of a group of eight tall towers with 21 floors each, warned that there are many people who could be affected by the subsidence and the cracks that are getting wider, deeper and larger every day.

The administration and neighbors, he said, agreed that unfortunately three trees will have to be removed from the public road, which are already leaning towards the vehicular stream and this implies a imminent risk of collapse on pedestrians or cars passing through the area.

Humberto Ruiz, who lives in one of the buildings, said that they have been insistent on not parking cars in the perimeter given the delicate situation they are going through.

“I noticed this because it was very visible, this has only been going on for 30 days and the progress has been considerable, (…) what is sinking, as the experts say, is not the towers, it is the sidewalk, it is the street and many neighbors are very worried because we do not have support right now from the mayor’s office,” added the lady. Aurora Montiel, Phase 2 resident.

The neighbor Angelica Gutierrez He said that in recent weeks the lifting of the sidewalk has been very noticeable, as there are points where it has risen about 20 centimeters.

2024-07-12 09:02:24

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