Northgate Buying Centre in Randburg has confirmed {that a} part of its ceiling collapsed following heavy rainfall, however no accidents had been reported.
In a media assertion, centre administration stated the incident occurred after extreme climate circumstances, together with heavy rain and hail over a brief interval, led to water build-up in field gutters.
This resulted in water overflow and an remoted partial ceiling collapse.
Construction of constructing stays sound
The buying centre assured that there was no harm to the roof construction and that the general structural integrity of the constructing stays sound.
The collapse reportedly occurred on Saturday, 27 December, alongside the inner walkway between Entrance 2 and the Decide n Pay retailer, close to Worth Co.
All impacted sections had been instantly secured and cordoned off as a precautionary measure.
The buying centre remained open and buying and selling as regular.
Movies on social media
Movies of the incident have circulated broadly on social media, prompting public concern.
Administration has since reassured consumers and tenants that security protocols are in place, with services and technical groups, alongside related specialists, actively assessing the affected and surrounding areas to find out and perform vital repairs safely and effectively.
“The security and wellbeing of our consumers, tenants and employees stay our highest precedence,” the assertion stated.
Northgate Buying Centre has dedicated to offering verified updates as assessments proceed and thanked the group for its cooperation and understanding.
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