In order to continue with the planning process of the Peldar Partial Plan, the Administrative Department of Planning and the Secretariat of Culture of Envigado analyzed the results of the specialized structural vulnerability study on the chimneys located in the intervention polygon, which determined that :
– Chimneys 1 (south) and 2 (central) have concrete in good condition and no cracks, “sparing,” or exposed or corroded steel are observed.
– Chimney 3 (north, that is, the closest to Viva Envigado), from 20 meters to 42.80 meters, that is, its maximum height, presents concrete conditions in a critical state, therefore there is a danger of concrete fragments.
Due to the above, the Municipal Administration issues the concept of the conservation of chimneys 1 (south) and 2 (central), and adheres to the recommendations and requirements made by the developers of the Peldar Partial Plan. This concept will be sent to the Ministry of Culture for its respective analysis and final approval, given that the chimneys are located in the area of influence of the “Railway Station” Asset of Cultural Interest.
Photo: Mayor’s Office of Envigado
Conservation would be subject to periodic maintenance of the structures in order to guarantee their permanence over time.
The study took into account the identification of structural reinforcement steel (longitudinal and transversal), core compression test and concrete carbonation test.
The conservation of the chimneys is of utmost importance, as they are elements with heritage values: symbolic, historical and aesthetic, which might become a landmark of both the planned public space and the Stately City. Peldar’s first chimney in Envigado began operating in 1949.
2024-04-19 05:08:01
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