Unsecured Swingstage Crashes Halifax Condo

Once again, severe weather has exposed a contractor’s unwillingness to properly manage and secure their scaffolds in public areas.

On January 4, a deep low pressure system with high winds caused an erected swing stage to get loose in the wee hours of the morning. The stage woke the building occupants, caused building damage and hazards to anyone below.

From Global News Halifax…

A downtown Halifax couple had a frightening wake-up call when a section of scaffolding came loose during a massive wind storm overnight and began crashing into their bedroom window.

The storm brought hurricane-strength winds to the region, causing damage and widespread power outages across the province.

David Garner and his partner live in a third-floor unit at The Alexander, a new building still under construction on Bishop Street.