Wait to come home
The residents of a block in Badalona have been evicted after a partial collapse occurred in an adjacent building. The collapse caused a crack to appear in the block, prompting authorities to take measures to ensure the safety of residents. The mayor of the town, Xavier Albiol, has explained that works will be needed to reinforce the roof of the building and prevent future collapses.
Hope to return home
About twenty families have had to spend the night in alternative accommodation and will be able to return home today to collect some belongings. However, they will not be able to live in the building again until the reinforcement works are completed, which must be paid for by the owners.
Responsibility of the City Council
Mayor Albiol has made it clear that the City Council cannot put the safety of citizens at risk and that, therefore, the owners must assume the cost of the works. However, the City Council has offered to provide support and coordination to the owners during this process.
Inspections and safety measures
The mayor has stressed the importance of conducting more thorough inspections on buildings, especially those that were built decades ago when safety requirements were not as strict as they are today. Additionally, he has requested that periodic reviews be carried out to ensure the safety of residents.
Meeting with the Generalitat
The City Council plans to meet with the Generalitat to address the situation of the affected buildings. During the meeting, the Generalitat will be asked to centralize and manage all housing inspections, with the aim of guaranteeing the safety of citizens
