After nearly two months, the metro is still waiting for information regarding the structural damage at Barnard Stadium.
According to Themba Gadebe, spokesperson for the metro, the structural engineer is still busy assessing the extent of the damage.
“Once there are new developments, the information will be shared,” he said on Tuesday.
The stadium was closed in February for safety reasons after structural damage was picked up during routine maintenance.
The Valke Rugby Union, which uses the stadium as its headquarters, as well as Kempton Park Rugby Club, had been evacuated from the building, said Gadebe at the time of the closure.
According to Gadebe, some of the main pavilion pillars had shifted from where they originally were and this was identified as a safety risk for users and employees.
A structural engineer was appointed to conduct a scientific assessment to establish the extent of the defects and to advise on a course of action.
The engineer indicated the following studies would be undertaken after which a final remedial report with costs would be given: stability (bracing and support of the entire building), connections (corrosion and plastic instability), overall member strength (excessive deflection) and general safe practices (hazards).
