Kelowna Construction - Page 169

Starv100 · #**3361** Posted **Jul 10, 2021, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Phil McAvity

The thing I don't understand about Kelowna is why they built the CBD ~2 miles from downtown, it's the only city i've ever seen that's designed like this and it's bizarre, every other city has big office buildings downtown except Kelowna

The thing about CBD's is that they get overbuilt with office buildings, nobody wants to live there, thousands of people drive into them for work, then drive out of them after work, leaving them ghost towns at night.

Leave all that on the other side of Harvey and let Kelowna's downtown have some office workers, and a LOT of residential and retail. So much more vibrant that way.

csbvan · #**3362** Posted **Jul 10, 2021, 8:13 PM**

Wow. What a quality tower for a city of 250k. Love it

Vin · #**3363** Posted **Jul 11, 2021, 1:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by giallo

This Dutch-style housing isn't real "classical". It was the preferred style of architecture that was prolific among the wealthy over a hundred years ago in Amsterdam. They didn't use this style in Holland much outside of the city.

And the other problem with this development is it isn't even solely Dutch-style architecture it's trying to emulate. It's got some odd corners of Bavaria in there as well.

It would look ridiculous in central Kelowna.

What's wrong with Amsterdam and a mix of other styles? Way better than nonsense such as Vancouver Specials.

giallo · #**3364** Posted **Jul 11, 2021, 4:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

What's wrong with Amsterdam and a mix of other styles? Way better than nonsense such as Vancouver Specials.

I'll never be one to prop up Vancouver Specials. They're a blight.

And it's not that I have a problem with this project's scope; I like a centralized shopping area surrounded by apartments. It's more to do with the architecture and the fact that the development is an island surrounded by parking.

Put the parking underground, find some type of architecture that's a bit more contemporary, and I think it's got a future.

uzi · #**3365** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 6:37 PM**

my friend was in Downtown and he posted a pic of fallen crane of Bertram on Bernard, it fell on few cars parked nearby.

Zepfancouver · #**3366** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 7:20 PM**

Just heard on Global News at Noon, not much info, story is breaking. I hope with all hope that everyone are ok.

uzi · #**3367** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 7:21 PM**

somebody saw a person falling from the crane as it fell. 10 people hurt. here is an article.
https://www.citynews1130.com/2021/07/12/kelowna-crane-collapse/

another one.
https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/339739/Crane-collapses-at-downtown-Kelowna-construction-site

Zepfancouver · #**3368** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 8:12 PM**

Horrible news, one in critical condition. I get emotional when I hear of tragedies like these. My thoughts are to all affected and their family.

KelownaResident · #**3369** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 8:32 PM**

This is the Mission Group project?

DKaz · #**3370** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 8:43 PM**

Awful story. Hopefully no fatalities.

Must've been a terrifying ordeal for this guy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppOYS_0z6DE

Zepfancouver · #**3371** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 9:28 PM**

From Castanet.net
"The Mission Group has confirmed the crane that collapsed Monday morning downtown Kelowna was in the process of being dismantled."

giallo · #**3372** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 10:34 PM**

The KelownaNow article has been updated saying that there are multiple fatalities.

UPDATE: Multiple fatalities, 1 unaccounted for after Kelowna crane collapse

(UPDATE: July 12 @ 3:20 pm) - Officials have now said that today's crane collapse in downtown Kelowna has resulted in "multiple confirmed fatalities."

RCMP Insp. Adam MacIntosh confirmed the reports moments ago and added that one person was still unaccounted for as well.

The missing person is reportedly not from the work crew that was on site today, but no further details were provided.

Full article here:

https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/n...y_after_crane_falls_in_downtown_Kelowna/

Klazu · #**3373** Posted **Jul 13, 2021, 12:20 AM**

Oh wow, that's crazy. I hope WorkSafeBC will get to the bottom of the cause for this tragedy.

Pejamu · #**3374** Posted **Jul 13, 2021, 2:05 AM**

Here is the crane operators instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemmercrane/
I wonder if somebody who knows what they're looking at can see something wrong (watch his storie) Either way its super sad. RIP

KelownaResident · #**3375** Posted **Jul 13, 2021, 6:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pejamu

Here is the crane operators instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemmercrane/
I wonder if somebody who knows what they're looking at can see something wrong (watch his storie) Either way its super sad. RIP

Using a mobile device while operating this kind of equipment? Not sure. I don't know anything about crane operations.

DKaz · #**3376** Posted **Jul 13, 2021, 6:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pejamu

Here is the crane operators instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemmercrane/
I wonder if somebody who knows what they're looking at can see something wrong (watch his storie) Either way its super sad. RIP

Judging by the comments on his last post, it seems like he passed away. RIP.

KelownaResident · #**3377** Posted **Jul 13, 2021, 7:51 PM**

The developer has not a good reputation for being a good builder. Taken straight out of Google Reviews:

Poor selection of trades and poor workmanship are claimed. Not directly related to this project but definitely a red flag to how they do business.

DKaz · #**3378** Posted **Jul 13, 2021, 8:43 PM**

I have some dirt from other Mission Group projects but I'm going to withhold it until the authorities complete their investigation and families have had time to grieve.

Xelebes · #**3379** Posted **Jul 13, 2021, 9:53 PM**

Reporting that 4 died in the accident and another missing person presumed dead.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-crane-collapse-update-1.6100882

The Great Scaper · #**3380** Posted **Jul 14, 2021, 12:21 AM**

This is terrible and really sad. Prayers for the family and friends of those lost. <3