A 100-year-old building in Wuhan, Hebei province, is being relocated to a new site almost 100 meters away so that the original location can be redeveloped. The three-storey building was lifted 1.4 meters off the ground and transported by rails to the new site. In 2011, the red brick building was deemed historic by the city of Wuhan.
Six concrete rails were constructed to transport the building to the new site. According to reports on QQ, this is the first time that a historic building has been relocated in the city. While construction is still being done, the structure has been covered with wood and scaffolding and lifted onto a steel and concrete base to ensure that the building will not be damaged in any form. It is expected that the move will take three to four months, with a third of the time being spent on protecting the foundation of the building.
Concrete rails were constructed to transport the building 90 meters away from its original location.
The building was originally constructed in the 20th century, during the time of the Republic of China. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the building was overtaken by the Wuhan Fire Department. In the 1960s, the building became a section of the Anhui Street Primary School.
Other old buildings in the area were torn down for property development. However, due to its historic label and connection to the city of Wuhan, officials have ordered for the relocation. If all goes well, the relocation of the building could set a precedent for other historic buildings that face demolition.
Watch a video of the construction site below (VPN off):
[Images via QQ.com]
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