Temporary Repairs Complete at Sunrise Condo after Buildings Deemed Unsafe
Residents Allowed to Return Home
Days after residents in a Sunrise neighborhood were forced out of their homes after the city deemed some buildings to be unsafe, they are now allowed to come back.
Temporary Strengthening of Units
According to the city, the Grenadier Lakes at Welleby engineer said the units that were identified as unsafe to live in were temporarily strengthened and are considered safe for residents to live in.
Removal of “Unsafe Structure” Stickers
After having discussions with the engineer, the City of Sunrise said all stickers with “Unsafe Structure,” have since been removed.
Residents’ Emotional Reaction
Residents on Friday were surprised when they found out they had to leave their homes.
Bailey Harris got the news while she was at work.
“This has probably been one of the most emotionally overwhelming things I have ever had to deal with in my entire life,” Harris said. “I left work, and immediately got emotional because I realized I might lose everything.”
Repairs Completed on Schedule
Contractors had until Monday at noon to make those repairs and if they weren’t complete, residents would have needed to find temporary housing until the work was finished, as well as being approved by the HOA’s Engineer.
Conclusion
The temporary repairs at the Grenadier Lakes at Welleby condo complex are now complete, and residents are allowed to return to their homes. The city’s decision to deem some buildings unsafe had a significant emotional impact on residents, but the swift completion of repairs has brought relief to those affected.
Frequently Asked Questions
* What was the reason for the initial evacuation of the condo complex?
The city deemed some buildings at the condo complex to be unsafe.
* What was the timeline for the completion of repairs?
Contractors had until Monday at noon to complete the repairs.
* What was the impact on residents?
Residents experienced emotional distress and uncertainty about the future of their homes.
