Prep to bring down Supertech twin towers nearly complete, on track to meet new deadline

“The process is nearly 87% complete. We are making holes in which the charges will be laid. We are also bringing down structures between the towers. The size of the debris laid out has also been increased. A few days will be needed to lay down charges which will be the final step. The demolition on the finalised date is on track,” said a source.

As per sources, the company will require 21 days to install explosives in the beams. Once detonated, the charges will carry out an implosion of the building onto itself. The debris and geotextile material will ensure that the concrete does not splinter and the impact is reduced to a minimal radius.

The company is also identifying areas within 50 metres of the demolition site and will submit information on the same to Resident Welfare Associations of Emerald Court Owners and ATS Village Apartments, said officials.

A report on the vibration occurring due to the test blast will also be submitted by Edifice Engineering to GAIL Ltd. and CBRI by June 20, officials added.

A test blast was carried out in April to ascertain the amount of explosives required for the main blast.

The Supreme Court, on August 30 last year, had ordered the demolition of the twin towers within three months, for violating regulations on the distance between buildings. Edifice Engineering has partnered with South Africa-based Jet Demolition to prepare the blast plan and execute the explosion.