The collapse of a passenger terminal at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport in May was mainly caused by weak concrete foundations, according to a preliminary investigation.
The Independent newspaper today reports, however, that the report does not say whether bad design or shoddy workmanship also had a part to play – and that means that the decision to demolish or rebuild the terminal cannot yet be made.
The newspaper reports that the inquiry blamed the “gradual weakening of concrete” in which metal supports had been placed. The struts, which were meant to support the roof, broke through the concrete.
It further reports that Aeroports de Paris is pledging to demolish the terminal’s entire departure lounge if the design of the building is found to be at fault for the collapse. If this happens, the terminal will be out of use for at least two years.
Report by Tim Gillett, News From Abroad
