Luxury condo project in Niagara partially collapses — again

A luxury condo project in Welland, Ont., has partially collapsed for the second time in eight days.

Representatives of the developers, Evertrust Developments, issued a media release on Sunday saying the partial collapse occurred at the same area of the building as the last partial collapse.

"The rest of the building remains intact," the news release said.

The release said concerned neighbours contacted Welland Emergency Fire Services about falling fragments from 350 Prince Charles Dr., which sits near the Welland Canal.

The city said in a media release there were no reported injuries. It also said the trail along the canal is closed.

The last collapse, on Feb. 18, led the Ontario's Ministry of Labour (MOL) and the City of Welland to issue orders to the developers

"Evertrust wants to reassure the public that they continue to monitor the site, are following all protocols and look forward to receiving the MOL report so that repairs can begin to resolve all of the issues completely and as quickly as possible," read the developer's media release.

Evertrust says it can't access the work site because of the existing MOL orders.

"This dictates Evertrust's ability to reinforce the compromised area or do any further work at this time," read the media release.

"In an effort to move proactively despite the situation, the company has taken the initiative of moving construction machinery on location and are prepared to re-mediate the building as soon as permitted to do so."

The developers also wrote the site has been secured with a fence, signs and security.

CBC Hamilton contacted MOL for comment.

Evertrust's website describes Upper Vista Welland as a five-storey luxury condo with beautiful recreational spaces and first-class amenities.

Numerous real estate websites state the building's units were sold out.