Evidence collection complete. Elliot Lake mall turned over to owner
Friday, August 03, 2012 by: SooToday.com Staff
NEWS RELEASE
GOVERNMENT
OF ONTARIO
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Algo Centre Mall turned over to owner
Ministry of Labour on-site collection of evidence complete
The Ministry of Labour has now completed on-site collection of evidence following the fatal roof collapse at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake on June 23, 2012.
Control of the site has been transferred to the property owner, Eastwood Mall Inc., and representatives of the insurance carrier, Zurich Insurance Group Inc.
The Ministry of Labour's investigation continues.
For safety reasons, orders issued by the Ministry and Building Code orders issued by the City of Elliot Lake restricting access remain in effect and no one is allowed to enter the Algo Centre Mall or Inn.
The property owner is required to develop a plan to stabilize the structure.
This plan will be approved by the ministry before the owner can access the building and conduct a structural evaluation.
Specific questions regarding the property should be directed to Eastwood's legal representatives, Brown and Fabris Law Office in Elliot Lake at (705) 848-0808.
Learn more
Read about the independent public inquiry into the events of the mall collapse.
Visit the website that has been set up to keep the public informed throughout the public inquiry.
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