Following a dramatic collapse near the historic Stock Exchange building in Copenhagen, the Capital Region preparedness (Hovedstadens Beredskab) has now unveiled a new plan to secure the area and prevent further damage. On Thursday afternoon, the building, located near Christiansborg Palace Square, experienced a serious structural incident, causing the outer walls and adjacent scaffolding to collapse. Jakob Vedsted Andersen, preparedness director at Capital Region preparedness, explained during a press briefing Thursday evening that several large demolition machines will be used to remove the damaged scaffolding. “This will happen by using some large demolition machines with metal shears to cut the scaffolding into pieces,” he said.
This new plan has been implemented after careful consideration of the risks associated with removing the scaffolding. “When we start taking it apart, tensions are released, which can cause noise and effects that may lead to a collapse of the unstable parts of the standing wall,” Andersen warned. He emphasized that even though a plan is in place, there are no guarantees that the remaining outer walls will not collapse during the process.
The effort to stabilize and secure the Stock Exchange (Børsen) is crucial, not only to protect the architectural heritage but also to ensure the safety of citizens and visitors in the area. The preparedness team will continue to monitor the situation closely and adjust their approach as needed to handle any unforeseen challenges that may arise.