Noida twin tower demolition Neighbouring societies open community halls for evacuees


The residents of nearby Purvanchal Royal Park are in talks with Supertech Emerald Court’s management to offer two community halls as a shelter to residents.

The residents of nearby societies have offered two community halls as a shelter to evacuees during Supertech's twin towers' demolition.

The residents of nearby societies have offered two community halls as a shelter to evacuees during Supertech’s twin towers’ demolition. (FILE/PTI)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ahead of the demolition of Supertech’s twin Towers in Noida, neighbours offer shelter to residents.
  • The residents of Purvanchal Royal Park are in talks with Supertech Emerald Court’s management to offer two community halls.
  • Hundreds of residents of at least two adjacent societies, namely, Emerald Court and ATS Village, will be evacuated.

Ahead of the scheduled demolition of Supertech’s twin Towers in Noida, neighbours of the residents, who are slated to evacuate their flats, have proposed shelter for them. The residents of nearby Purvanchal Royal Park are in talks with Supertech Emerald Court’s management to offer two community halls as a shelter. The demolition will commence on August 28.

Reports suggest that hundreds of residents of at least two adjacent societies, namely, Emerald Court and ATS Village, will be evacuated as the societies are situated close to the twin towers.

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“We have two community halls that can accommodate up to 250 people each. The halls have all the basic amenities, like air conditioning and washrooms. We have proposed setting up temporary shelters for the residents of the neighbourhood societies, who are scheduled to be evacuated,” said Sudesh, a resident of Purvanchal Royal Park.

“The management team of the Emerald Court is likely to visit soon to take stock of the arrangements and confirm the number of residents when and if they require a shelter for a day or night,” he added.

Meanwhile, the ‘charging’ (placement of explosives) of the twin towers is underway and estimated to be completed by August 24. As per the action plan, the demolition of the twin towers will take place between August 28 and it should conclude by September 4, as per the orders of the top court.

Udaybhan Singh Teotia, president of the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of Emeral Court said, “Many residents are searching for hotel rooms for August 27-28. There is still a sense of fear among the residents as this will be their first-hand experience with such a huge, controlled explosion right next to their apartments. Everybody is worried about the safety of their flats, though the authorities and the executing agency have assured us of no effect on nearby buildings.”

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