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Retaining wall collapses in Hannah’s Estate; Kills dog

November 25th, 2016 | Tags: Retaining wall collapse Hannah's Estate damages erosion
A dog was killed when a retaining wall collapsed at Hannah's Estate on November 23, 2016. Photo: VINO
Erosion remains a grave concern for residents of Hannah's Estate in Sea Cows Bay. Photo: VINO
Erosion remains a grave concern for residents of Hannah's Estate in Sea Cows Bay. Photo: VINO
The area where the retaining wall fell on November 23, 2016. Photo: VINO
The area where the retaining wall fell on November 23, 2016. Photo: VINO
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- During the heavy rains on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, a retaining wall came crashing down at a residence in Hannah’s Estate, killing a dog.

According to reports reaching this news site, the wall may have come down due to erosion caused by the heavy rains.

It is not clear at this time if there was any damage to the home that the wall fell close to.

The incident occurred just above the area where a large retaining wall came crashing down more than four years ago.

24 Responses to “Retaining wall collapses in Hannah’s Estate; Kills dog”

  • Unfortunate (25/11/2016, 09:39) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    The thing is the wall will not be covered by insurance. Bummer
  • wow (25/11/2016, 09:42) Like (3) Dislike (19) Reply
    well sah even dogs have to refused in th BVI anymore
  • chad (25/11/2016, 09:48) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    PRESSURE IS ALL AROUND US!
  • huh (25/11/2016, 09:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boy compton the dog dead now
  • call (25/11/2016, 10:22) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    age might me a factor.
  • Alldogsgotoheaven (25/11/2016, 10:29) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Poor dog :(
    • Dog Lover (25/11/2016, 11:11) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      The poor dog, I hope he/she did not suffer.
      • Binocs (25/11/2016, 16:26) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
        The poor innocent dog had to suffer. RIP dogie. If it was my dog, I would have had a break down.
        • Me (26/11/2016, 08:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          Why the 3 dislike. The person love
          Their dog. If something happen to my cat or dog I, would be stressed out.
  • Dead Doggie (25/11/2016, 10:36) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    My thoughts and prayers are with the deceased dog's family at this time.
  • Maga Dawg RIP (25/11/2016, 11:00) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was the subject wall constructed using private or public funds? Did the PWD building Dept. inspect the wall prior to casting? Seems like the wall failed from all the lateral hydrodynamic pressures exerted from all this rain; not to mention it appears to have no weep holes to alleviate the said pressure. Maybe the re-bars were insufficient or not adequately sized.
    • Smile (25/11/2016, 16:21) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      OMG, stop it.
      You are too funny. LMAO.
      • owner (25/11/2016, 18:46) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        @Smile, I hope you are not talking about the people that feel sorry for the dog. If you are, you don't understand about the compassion some people feel towards animals. The reason I don't eat any type of meat is because of the way innocent animals are being slaughtered. Yes, I feel bad about the dog that was killed.
  • my run (25/11/2016, 11:23) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Another ndp wall maybe it did not cost 1million thats why it fall...dog times
  • . (25/11/2016, 14:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    .
  • Saw Da (25/11/2016, 14:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    That damn wall was built on fill with no drain pipes and weep holes..Rip Dogie at least the Chinese wouldn't thief you to cook as chicken..
  • Yes (25/11/2016, 15:04) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Had to be NDP fault
  • Political Observer (26/11/2016, 04:25) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    With the VI's hilly terrain, except Anegada, and limited flat land, retaining walls provide the opportunity to build on otherwise non-buildable land. But for retaining walls to function as designed, they must be properly and safely designed (engineered), constructed and maintained. They must be designed to functionally and safely resist soil lateral pressure and water hydrostatic pressure. The retaining wall must have well designed and functional weep holes for effective drainage. Retaining walls can fail either from sliding or overturning. To keep from sliding or overturning, they must be well-engineered and constructed(including inspection). For public health and safety and effective functioning, retaining walls should be designed, constructed, inspected and maintained by technically qualified and experienced persons.
    • E. Leonard (26/11/2016, 10:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Political Observer, well stated and useful comments. To your comment, I will add that in the VI hilly terrain retaining walls should probably be the cantilever type, not gravity type to hat depends on its own weight to function.
  • @ P O (26/11/2016, 09:00) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    please stop confusing the average bvi ppl with your educated and logical statement
    • Quiet Storm (26/11/2016, 10:31) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @@PO, explain. R u being facetious and challenging BVI people grasp of technical info?
  • how? (26/11/2016, 12:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was the dog chained?
  • . (26/11/2016, 15:44) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    lucky dog


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