City Hall: The incident occurred on the roof of the “Titanic” building, where the teenager was with peers riding a skateboard and fell into the shaft. We once again express our readiness to replace the building; however, 100% consent from the residents is required
Tbilisi City Hall has released a statement regarding the so-called "Titanic" building, where a 13-year-old boy died after falling into an elevator shaft.
According to City Hall, the incident took place on the roof of the so-called Titanic building at 22 Lebanon Street, where the teenager was skateboarding with peers. The boy fell into the elevator shaft from the rooftop.
City Hall clarified that the building is in a hazardous condition and, due to its structural instability, an elevator has never been installed there.
Additionally, the statement explains that years ago, the municipality began the process of relocating residents. The district administration offered multiple times to provide rental assistance and requested that residents vacate the building. Some accepted the offer, while others chose to remain in the building.
The statement notes that the Tbilisi Development Fund still expresses readiness to replace the building.
“We want to express our sorrow over the tragic incident in the Gldani district that resulted in the death of a teenager. We extend our condolences to his family and loved ones.
The incident occurred on the rooftop of the so-called Titanic building at 22 Lebanon Street, where the teenager was skateboarding with friends. He fell from the rooftop into the elevator shaft. The children were not residents of the building.
The so-called Titanic building has been in disrepair since the 1980s, and due to its hazardous condition, it has never had a functioning elevator.
Years ago, the City of Tbilisi began the process of relocating residents. Tenants were offered relocation with rental support and the opportunity to participate in the 'Hazardous Building Replacement Program.'
For safety reasons, the Gldani District Administration has repeatedly offered rental assistance and demanded immediate evacuation of the building. Some residents accepted the offer, while others remain at the address and have refused to relocate.
The Tbilisi Development Fund once again expresses its readiness to proceed with the replacement of the building. However, as the public is aware, 100% consent from the residents is required for this process to move forward,” the statement reads.
