Bucharest Mayor Signs Contract to Secure Building Affected by Rahova Explosion
Ciprian Ciucu, the Mayor of Bucharest, has announced the signing of a contract to secure the residential block in the Rahova neighborhood that was severely damaged by an explosion last year. The mayor stated that previous attempts to award the contract failed due to the high complexity and risk of the intervention, which deterred contractors from participating in the bidding process. He expressed gratitude to the Apolodor company for accepting the contract. Ciucu plans to meet with contractor representatives next week to establish an intervention schedule before informing the affected apartment owners about the upcoming works. The explosion, which occurred on October 17 in Sector 5, resulted in four deaths and fifteen injuries. Prosecutors have extended criminal investigations against the local electricity distribution company for failing to monitor the network and a gas company employee for conducting superficial checks, actions that allegedly led to a gas pipeline perforation and subsequent deflagration. While some tenants have returned to safe buildings, the specific block involved remains unfit for habitation, and natural gas supply resumption in the area continues under strict safety conditions.
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Bucharest Mayor Signs Contract to Secure Building Affected by Rahova Explosion
Ciprian Ciucu, the Mayor of Bucharest, has announced the signing of a contract to secure the residential block in the Rahova neighborhood that was severely damaged by an explosion last year. The mayor stated that previous attempts to award the contract failed due to the high complexity and risk of the intervention, which deterred contractors from participating in the bidding process. He expressed gratitude to the Apolodor company for accepting the contract. Ciucu plans to meet with contractor representatives next week to establish an intervention schedule before informing the affected apartment owners about the upcoming works. The explosion, which occurred on October 17 in Sector 5, resulted in four deaths and fifteen injuries. Prosecutors have extended criminal investigations against the local electricity distribution company for failing to monitor the network and a gas company employee for conducting superficial checks, actions that allegedly led to a gas pipeline perforation and subsequent deflagration. While some tenants have returned to safe buildings, the specific block involved remains unfit for habitation, and natural gas supply resumption in the area continues under strict safety conditions.
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