Promenade concretr

Summary

The requester asked about the cause, liability, volume, strength, and cost of cracked concrete on a promenade. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the cause is under investigation, liability is undetermined, and replacement costs are undefined, though they provided estimates for volume and concrete strength.

Key Facts

• The root cause of the concrete cracking is currently subject to investigation.
• Liability for replacement costs will be determined only after the investigation concludes.
• If all 40 bays are affected, the volume of concrete is approximately 240 cubic metres.
• The concrete designation is 'PAV2' with a minimum strength class of 32-40N/mm2.
• Remedial measures and associated costs have not yet been agreed upon.

Data Disclosed

• 2019-07-22
• 2019-07-31
• 892461
• 40
• 240 cubic metres
• PAV2
• 32-40N/mm2

Original Request

What has caused the concrete to crack on the prom who is going to pay for its replacement. How many cubic metres and strength of concrete and cost is required

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: DPO-DOI@gov.im

Our ref: 892461 31 July 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 22 July 2019 and which states:

"What has caused the concrete to crack on the prom who is going to pay for its replacement. How many cubic metres and strength of concrete and cost is required"

I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. The root cause of cracking in the concrete slab is subject to investigation. Once this investigation has been concluded then who is liable for the costs will be determined.
2. (a) It is difficult to quantify accurately how many cubic metres are involved as there are as many as 40 individual bays poured in this distance and every individual bay may not have a crack. However, if we assume all bays are affected, then this would equate to approximately 240 cubic metres of concrete.
   (b) The concrete designation is ‘PAV2’ which has a minimum strength class of 32-40N/mm2. At this time remedial measures have yet to be agreed so we are unable to confirm if replacement is the preferred option. The costs at this time are undefined and will be reviewed with the Contractor; any costs deriving from remedial action will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. Please quote the reference number 892461 in any future communications.

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