-Chris-
06-16-2012, 00:20
The Cajun Coast Welcome and Interpretative Center in Morgan City is in danger of immediate collapse after early reports from the scene indicate its 75-foot pilings may have given way this morning.
The building had sunk approximately 6 feet by press time. Personnel and media on the scene were moved back because of a concern that, if the building did collapse, they might be struck by glass. Officers who approached the building indicated they could still hear it creaking.
Read more: StMaryNow.com | Franklin Banner-Tribune, Morgan City Daily Review | St. Mary Parish, La.
http://banner-tribune.com/bookmark/18985341
An article from my local newspaper. The parish/state spent around $3 million on this project that is literally a sunk cost.
The building had sunk approximately 6 feet by press time. Personnel and media on the scene were moved back because of a concern that, if the building did collapse, they might be struck by glass. Officers who approached the building indicated they could still hear it creaking.
Read more: StMaryNow.com | Franklin Banner-Tribune, Morgan City Daily Review | St. Mary Parish, La.
http://banner-tribune.com/bookmark/18985341
An article from my local newspaper. The parish/state spent around $3 million on this project that is literally a sunk cost.