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    4 injured when MTA bus backs into retaining wall – KABC-TV - December 20, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    4 injured when MTA bus backs into retaining wall – AOL - December 20, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

    An MTA bus driver and three passengers were taken to a hospital Saturday after the bus rolled backward into a retaining wall in the Westlake area of Los Angeles. The bus caused minor damage when it rolled backward into the wall, and the three passengers and driver were sent to the hospital with minor injuries, authorities said. Metro issued a statement, saying the bus operator was fixing a mechanical issue outside his bus when the bus rolled back. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the incident.

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    Driver more than 3.5x legal alcohol limit hits house and retaining wall, police say – 14 News WFIE Evansville - December 20, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Driver more than 3.5x legal alcohol limit hits house and retaining wall, police say  14 News WFIE Evansville

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    Canyon wall falls in Utah national park famous for iconic hoodoos. What caused it? – Sacramento Bee - December 20, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Innovative Types of Retaining Walls for Sloped Properties – The Philippine Times - December 20, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Construction collapse in Barren County – Bowling Green – WBKO - December 20, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Courtenay concerned about retaining wall along river – Times Colonist - December 20, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

    A section along Anderton Avenue could collapse as a result of flooding or an earthquake, the city says

    Courtenay officials are monitoring a retaining wall on the Courtenay River, saying a section along Anderton Avenue is at risk of collapse in the event of flooding or an earthquake.

    The area of greatest risk along the 260-metre wall on the west side of the river is a 50-metre section below an unoccupied hostel and the 10-unit Anderson Arms apartment building next to the 5th Street Bridge.

    Building owners and residents have been notified and the city said it is installing warning signs, but there are no immediate evacuation orders, nor an immediate timeline for repairs or replacement.

    Staff are working to determine best path forward for the impacted properties and expect to have more information for residents and property owners in the near future, the city said in a notice this week.

    The city made repairs to the 50-metre section in 2016 and recently noticed more movement in the piles.

    Failure may be a gradual slide toward the river, or a rapid collapse caused by a flood or seismic event, said the city.

    The Anderton Avenue retaining wall protects the banks from river flows, but backfill behind the wall has been sinking toward the river. This is a concern because buildings can only withstand a certain amount of movement before they become unsafe to occupy, according to Courtenays engineering department.

    The risk of failure is much lower behind the 210-metre concrete section of the Anderton Avenue wall and the sewage lift station and Riverside Park behind it, according to the city.

    The foundation of the 5th Street Bridge is not at risk, but the city said debris could damage the bridge if a rapid collapse of the pile wall were to occur.

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    Potential Risk of Failure of Anderton Avenue Retaining Wall – City of Courtenay - December 20, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

    December 14, 2023

    The City of Courtenay is notifying the public about the potential risk of failure to the Anderton Avenue Retaining Wall located along the west side of the Courtenay River, parallel to the 400-block of Anderton Avenue.

    The City has been closely monitoring the Anderton Avenue Retaining Wall following a repair in 2016. The wall is made up of two sections a 50-metre sheet pile section and a 210-metre concrete section. Monitoring has detected movement of the sheet pile wall, which indicates a risk of partial or total failure.

    Failure may be a gradual slide toward the river, or a rapid collapse caused by a flood or seismic event. The risk of failure is much lower behind the concrete section of the wall, along Riverside Park.

    Private property owners and residents impacted by this risk have been notified directly, and the City will install warning signs in the affected area.

    This notification is a proactive measure to make property owners and residents aware of the condition of the Anderton Avenue Retaining Wall. We recognize that this information may be concerning, especially among impacted residents. said Mayor Bob Wells The City is completing additional structural inspections, and is actively working to determine a path forward for the impacted properties. We are committed to ongoing communication about this sensitive matter.

    The City of Courtenay will provide property owners and residents with further updates as additional information becomes available. To learn more about the risk to the Anderton Avenue Retaining Wall, visit http://www.courtenay.ca/andertonwall.

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    110-year-old retaining wall near Ottawa Rowing Club to be demolished, replaced – Yahoo News Canada - April 29, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The Ottawa Rowing Club sits along the Ottawa River below Lady Grey Drive. The National Capital Commission is building a new retaining wall to replace the current one seen at right, which is more than 110 years old. (Kimberley Molina/CBC - image credit)

    The National Capital Commission is in the early stages of completely replacing the retaining wall on Lady Grey Drive, which is parallel to Sussex Drive near the shore of the Ottawa River, to ensure its structural integrity.

    The wall built between1911 and 1913 supports the roadway above, which the commission (NCC) wants to transform into a pedestrian-friendly, multi-use "promenade," according to a presentation at a meeting of the NCC's board Thursday.

    The NCC said ageotechnical study found the best way forward was to completely replace the 600 metre-long wall part of the wall partially collapsed in 2020something described as a "formidable engineering challenge."

    The Ottawa Rowing Club, which sits just below Lady Grey Drive along the river shoreline, said the work will affect their next two seasons, but they hope to ultimately benefit from the road's revitalization.

    "We'll make it work," said club president Peter Thompson. "Themembers are used to facing challenges at the shoreline, whether it's wind or waves or traffic or congestion on the docks at five o'clock in the morning. They're apretty resilient group."

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    On any given spring day, there could be 100 rowers pushing off from the docks at the club. That number can double in the fall, so there will still be traffic along the road.

    Thompson said the NCC, along with the city and federal government, hasbeen working with the club on the project.

    "We have a commitment on the part of all three parties to keep atraffic lane open," he said. "So far, it's been a workable arrangement."

    Public consultations are underway and the NCC said it has been working with local stakeholders to ensure disruptions are kept to a minimum during the construction phase.

    In 2010, the federal government gave the NCC $1.5 million for work on "rehabilitation of a highly deteriorated dry limestone retaining wall."

    That project was one of eight that were mentioned at the board's meeting Thursday.

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    CCAT begins reconstruction project – The LumberJack - April 29, 2023 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The Campus Center for Appropriate Technology began construction of a tire retaining wall in their on-campus garden at Buck House. Constructed by CCAT directors, instructors and volunteers, the retaining wall is part of CCATs project to rebuild the existing Reclamation Station structure located in their garden. The structure has served as storage for students to donate and access reclaimed building materials.

    Made from used tires, the retaining wall is needed to support the sloped landscape where the structure is located. Following the walls completion, project managers and volunteers are working towards utilizing natural building materials to complete the project.

    The goals of the rebuild are to increase usage of reclaimed materials through safer and easier access. With a budget of $1,000, the project is proposed to be completed by May 5th of this year.

    Spearheaded by project organizer Maddy Hunt, the project is aimed at promoting sustainable practices and techniques as well as serving as an example of utilizing appropriate technology in construction projects.

    The shed uses natural building methods which are focused on using reclaimed materials, minimizing ecological impact, and inviting community participation, Hunt said.

    Plans for the rebuild include construction of a wall made of hempcrete, a natural alternative to concrete. CCAT intends to collect data on usage of the material within Humboldt County in an effort to understand and demonstrate the feasibility of hempcrete to address housing needs within the community.

    External Co-director James Lara added that CCATs overall goal is to encourage sustainable resource and energy use.

    We are in a live-in demonstration home for sustainability and to live lightly on the Earth, Lara said. Its about engaging students to have more experience with sustainable living.

    Construction of the retaining wall is nearly complete, and project organizers expect to continue the groundwork for the structure in the next coming weeks with the help of students and volunteers. Hunt aims for the project to be a practical example of the organizations goals.

    It can be a demonstration for Cal Poly Humboldt, Hunt said. Especially for us to demonstrate [sustainability building] here at CCAT. Its going to be a really cool way for us to connect with that and to be a part of that process.

    Hunt added that the project has potential for showing the university and surrounding community the viability of natural building, noting the relatively quick project timeline.

    A soon-to-be graduate from the Environmental Studies program, Hunt mentioned that the reclamation project is the culmination of what she has learned in her degree.

    Its equally stressful as it is gratifying to be putting theories into action, and seeing it come together as not only a completed project in the end, but also as a network of people working towards a sustainable future, Hunt said.More information on the project and techniques being used can be found at http://www.appropedia.org/CCAT_reclamation_station_2023. Those interested in aiding in the projects completion are encouraged to participate in CCATs Volunteer Friday events, which occur weekly from 10am-12pm and 1-4pm. More information can be found on the organizations website at ccat.humboldt.edu/ and Instagram @ccat.humboldt.

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