One structural engineer has assessed that the building damaged by fire this spring needs to be torn down. The damage from the fire as well as a plethora of problems would make it extremelly difficult to bring up to code. The insurance company sent their own structural engineer today to provide a second opinion. Architect Mark Warrick from Austin, TX, is working on drawings to replace the building with housing for missionaries, students, and volunteers. The families that were displaced by the fire have found housing: Ann and Joe in an El Paso apartment and the Ramos family in YLM’s building #2. Please pray that today’s visit from the structural engineer will provide enough confirmation to expedite the adequate provision of funds to rebuild our missionary/student housing.
One structural engineer has assessed that the building damaged by the fire needs to be torn down. The fire damage as well as a plethora of other problems would make it extremely difficult to bring up to code, and there is question whether the old adobe walls would function properly.
The insurance company sent their own structural engineer today to provide a second opinion. Please pray that today’s visit from the structural engineer will provide enough confirmation to expedite the adequate provision of funds to rebuild our missionary/student housing.
Our pro-bono architect, Mark Warrick from Austin, TX, visited YLM last month to discuss design options, look at site plans, and take measurements. In addition to designs for a replacement building, he is drawing up a master plan for the entire mission complex!
The families that were displaced by the fire have found housing: Ann and Joe in an El Paso apartment and the Ramos family in YLM’s building #2. Thank you all for your prayers concerning this.
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