Demolition tourists flock to see four 60 m skyscrapers implode in Kochi
4 years, 11 months ago

Demolition tourists flock to see four 60 m skyscrapers implode in Kochi

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: From the Kundannoor-Thevara Bridge on the outskirts of Kochi, you cannot miss the beautiful skyscrapers of Maradu. Of particular interest to these onlookers are four towers: Alfa Serene, Holy Faith H2O, Jains Coral Cave and Golden Kayaloram. Alfa Serene and Holy Faith H2O will be felled on Saturday January 11 and Jains Coral Cave and Golden Kayaloram the next day. Section 144 of the CrPC will be in force within a 200 m radius of the buildings from 9 am Saturday until the authorities issue a green signal for people to return. Mumbai-based Edifice Engineering will carry out the demolition of Jains Coral Cave, Golden Kayaloram and Holy Faith H2O; and Chennai-based Vijay Steels and Explosives will bring down Alfa Serene.

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4 years, 11 months ago

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