Giant concrete slab falls at Montreal's aging Olympic Stadium

[Gdoggy]

Giant concrete slab falls at Montreal's aging Olympic Stadium


A giant concrete block fell Sunday from the ceiling of an underground parking facility in Montreal's Olympic Stadium.

The city's fire department said no one was injured but they are concerned there could be more problems now that the structure has been weakened.

A security guard spotted the fallen slab — measuring eight by 12 metres — shortly after 3 p.m. and alerted emergency officials.

The incident at the old home of the Montreal Expos is the latest sign of the city's crumbling infrastructure.

It comes two weeks before the Montreal Impact is scheduled to play its first Major League Soccer game at the stadium.

Team spokesman Patrick Vallee said since the collapse was not inside the stadium the March 17th game against the Chicago Fire would go ahead as planned.

[someone123]

Originally Posted by Gdoggy

It comes two weeks before the Montreal Impact is scheduled to play its first Major League Soccer game at the stadium.

Sometimes the jokes write themselves.

[Nicko999]

Why not in the Quebec section?

[The Gibbroni]

Originally Posted by Nicko999

Why not in the Quebec section?

Because things that break in Québec are considered National News and must be posted immediately!! You don't even have to provide a source.

Things that break in other provinces are considered local news and best kept secret. Although that could change..

[JBinCalgary]

Originally Posted by someone123

Sometimes the jokes write themselves.

hahaha

[MonkeyRonin]

Originally Posted by The Gibbroni

Things that break in other provinces are considered local news and best kept secret.

Unless they're in Toronto, of course.

[Xelebes]

Source please, Gdoggy.

[Spocket]

This keeps happening . Sooner or later they're going to have to either completely rebuild the O or tear it down . I mean , if just one person is crushed by a falling slab of concrete then it's game over . As it stands right now , I'm not sure I'd feel very good about going into the building myself .

Otherwise I'll say that with such an iconic building , whatever the expense , it would be worth it .

[Gdoggy]

Originally Posted by Xelebes

Source please, Gdoggy.

oops forgot to post that: Globe & Mail

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle2358489/

[Gdoggy]

The Gazette now has a story too.. with a picture... this thing is falling apart, sooner or later something bad is gonna happen



http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...123/story.html

[The Gibbroni]

Originally Posted by MonkeyRonin

Unless they're in Toronto, of course.

Thank god nothing has fallen or collapsed since 2009!

With Gdoggy on the file, I'm sure we would have heard about it by now.

[The Gibbroni]

Originally Posted by Gdoggy

The Gazette now has a story too.. with a picture... this thing is falling apart, sooner or later something bad is gonna happen



http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...123/story.html

Your genuine concern is heartwarming Gdoggy!

Fortunately, the builders of the OPG building, Gardiner Expressway as well as members of the Falling Glass Emergency Task Force, Cascading Brick Response Unit, Tumbling Marble Quick Reaction Squad and Giant Sinkhole Demarcation Team are all flying in from Toronto to aid us in this time of crisis. The TTC has even set up a 24 hour hotline to advise us on how to deal with any lengthy disruptions in subway service!

It's great to have so many experienced people we can call upon whenever there's an emergency.

[Calgarian]

What is the deal with failing concrete in Montreal? was it all built by the mafia or something?

[SHOFEAR]

inspecting language on signs > inspecting construction

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Calgarian

What is the deal with failing concrete in Montreal? was it all built by the mafia or something?

The bodies encased in the concrete finally decomposed enough to weaken the structural integrity

[twoNeurons]

Originally Posted by Nicko999

Why not in the Quebec section?

A piece fell off the 1967 National Olympic Stadium

[CorbeauNoir]

Originally Posted by Calgarian

What is the deal with failing concrete in Montreal? was it all built by the mafia or something?

AFAIK a lot of Montreal's infastructure was rushed out to accomodate the Olympics and Expo 67.

[Calgarian]

Sounds like Montreal has a lot of very expensive work in it's future to renovate and upgrade lots of buildings and infrastructure.

[Gdoggy]

Originally Posted by The Gibbroni

Your genuine concern is heartwarming Gdoggy!

Fortunately, the builders of the OPG building, Gardiner Expressway as well as members of the Falling Glass Emergency Task Force, Cascading Brick Response Unit, Tumbling Marble Quick Reaction Squad and Giant Sinkhole Demarcation Team are all flying in from Toronto to aid us in this time of crisis. The TTC has even set up a 24 hour hotline to advise us on how to deal with any lengthy disruptions in subway service!

It's great to have so many experienced people we can call upon whenever there's an emergency.

I see why you are the insult consultant... keep up the good work. one day your opinion may matter to someone

[The Jabroni]

Thank God nobody was injured or even killed. Why does it have to involve concrete and Quebec is either sheer coincidence, or a higher power is manipulating this region.

The Gibbroni

...are you from the alternate universe!?