Noida Supertech Twin Towers Demolition Live Updates: Around 3,700 kg of explosives infused into towers; blast to take place in 13 seconds

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HomeCitiesDelhiNoida Supertech Twin Towers Demolition Live Updates: Around 3,700 kg of explosives infused into towers; blast to take place in 13 seconds
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Noida Supertech Twin Towers Demolition Live Updates: Around 3,700 kg of explosives infused into towers; blast to take place in 13 seconds
By: Express Web Desk
Updated: August 28, 2022 9:25:32 am

The Supertech twin towers are set to be demolished in Noida at 2:30 pm on Sunday (Express Photo)
Noida Supertech Twin Towers demolition Live Updates: The towers, comprising about 850 flats and located in Sector 93A near the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, have a height of almost 100 metres — taller than the Qutub Minar.
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Noida Supertech Twin Towers demolition Live Updates: After a nine-year-long legal battle, the Supertech twin towers of Noida will be reduced to rubble on Sunday (August 28). The towers — Ceyane (29 floors) and Apex (32 floors) — are part of the Emerald Court project of Supertech Ltd and were found to be in violation of multiple regulations regarding construction. Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will remain shut between 2.15 pm and 2.45 pm for the demolition drive that is scheduled at 2.30 pm. However, the same is subject to the normalisation of the on-ground situation. Noida police will try to restrict the movement of traffic for only half an hour, keeping in mind the convenience of the commuters.

The towers, comprising about 850 flats and located in Sector 93A near the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, have a height of almost 100 metres — taller than the Qutub Minar. Preparations, from charging the buildings to clearing the area, have been completed. The residents of nearby apartment complexes — ATS Greens Village and Emerald Court — will be evacuated by Sunday morning. According to the police, Emerald Court has 15 towers and ATS village has around 25 towers and four villas.

Explained |The demolition of Noida’s Supertech twin towers, explained: process, impact and concerns
The Supertech towers will be demolished via a ‘controlled implosion’, which means it will collapse after explosives are strategically placed and detonated to ensure minimal damage to the surroundings. Around 3,700 kg of explosives have been infused into the two towers. Apex has 11 primary blast floors, where all columns on the floor have explosives, and seven secondary floors, where 60 per cent of the columns will be blasted. Ceyane has 10 primary blast floors. Mumbai-based Edifice Engineering has partnered with South Africa’s Jet, the same team behind the demolition of the Maradu buildings, to demolish the Supertech towers.

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Supertech Twin Towers demolition Live Updates: Supertech Twin Towers to be demolished today; Follow latest updates here.
09:20 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Meet the key men tackling the Supertech twin tower demolition
Veterans in the demolition field have joined hands to bring down the Supertech twin towers on Sunday. The task is being carried out by Edifice Engineering, a Mumbai-based firm, which has partnered with South Africa-based Jet Demolition. The Central Building Research Institute, headquartered at Roorkee, has also played a key role by approving the demolition preparations. A look at the key members at the helm of the mega project: Malavika Prasad reports

09:09 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Watch | Green corridor established to attend to medical emergency
A green corridor has been established next to the Supertech Twin Towers to attend to any medical emergency. Traffic diversions have been announced in the area.

09:04 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
The demolition of Noida’s Supertech twin towers
The Supertech towers will be demolished via a ‘controlled implosion’, which means it will collapse after explosives are strategically placed and detonated to ensure minimal damage to the surroundings. The process behind the implosion includes the gradual weakening of critical supports of the building, i.e., removing the structures that will help resist the gravitational force. This will be achieved by numerous explosives placed within the structure. Usually, the explosives on the lower floors of the structure initiate the controlled collapse of the building.

The technique was used for the first time in 1773 to raze the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Waterford, Ireland, with 68.04 kg of explosives. It was recently used in India in the 2020 demolition of four luxury waterfront apartments in front of Vembanad Lake in Kochi’s Maradu for violating Coastal Regulation Zone regulations. The same technique can be used for the demolitions of bridges, smokestacks, towers, tunnels, and other structures, too. Read to find out more

08:54 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Noida-Greater Noida expressway to be shut between 2:15 to 2:45 pm: DCP Rajesh S
DCP Rajesh S (Noida) on Sunday said the main Noida-Greater Noida expressway will be shut between 2:15-2:45 pm at two points-- Mahamaya and Pari Chowk. The service roads around exclusion zones have been closed and the expressway would be shut for a maximum of one hour, he said. (Malavika Prasad reports from the ground)

08:49 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Water tankers, anti-smog guns and police personnel deployed at Gehja Road
Ahead of the demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers, water tankers, anti-smog guns and several police personnel were deployed at Gehja Road, Jaypee flyover on Sunday.

08:41 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Watch | A resident of Emerald Court explains why he chose to stay close to the demolition site
08:36 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Why are Noida’s Supertech twin towers being demolished?
Supertech was granted in approval in 2005 by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to build 14 towers with nine floors each, a shopping complex and a garden area. However, it revised its project in 2009 to include twin high-rise buildings — Apex and Ceyane. Even though the NOIDA authority approved the new plan, the Emerald Court Owners Residents Welfare Association (RWA) moved to the Allahabad High Court in 2012 alleging it was an illegal construction.

08:31 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
In Pictures | A view of Supertech Twin Towers ahead of its demolition
The Supertech Twin Towers, comprising about 850 flats and located in Sector 93A near the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, have a height of almost 100 metres — taller than the Qutub Minar. Preparations, from charging the buildings to clearing the area, have been completed. The residents of nearby apartment complexes — ATS Greens Village and Emerald Court — will be evacuated by Sunday morning. According to the police, Emerald Court has 15 towers and ATS village has around 25 towers and four villas.

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08:23 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
List of traffic diversions on Noida-Greater Noida Expressway today
The Noida Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway between 2:15 pm on Sunday till until after the demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers. Here's the list:

Traffic going from Noida to Greater Noida/Yamuna Expressway will be diverted from Mahamaya flyover towards Sector 37. This traffic will go towards the destination via City Centre, Sector 71
Traffic going from Noida to Greater Noida/Yamuna Expressway will be diverted from Filmcity flyover to elevated road. This traffic will go towards its destination via Elevated Road through Sector 60 and Sector 71
Traffic going from Noida to Greater Noida/Yamuna Expressway will be completely closed in front of Sector 82 cut before Faridabad flyover of Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Service Road. This traffic will go towards the destination via Gejha Tpoint, Phase-2
Traffic going from Greater Noida towards Noida/Delhi will be diverted from Pari Chowk towards Surajpur. This traffic will go towards the destination via Surajpur, Yamaha, Phase-2 or Bisrakh, Kisan Chowk
Traffic going from Yamuna Expressway/Greater Noida to Noida/Delhi will be diverted from Zero Point to Pari Chowk on the Yamuna Expressway. This traffic will go towards the destination via Pari Chowk, Surajpur, Yamaha, Phase-2 or Bisrakh, Kisan Chowk
Traffic going from Yamuna Expressway/Greater Noida to Noida/Delhi will be completely closed in front of Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Service Road at Sector 132. This traffic will pass inside Sector 132 towards the destination from Pusta Road.
08:18 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Watch | 'It's a strange feeling that it's coming down after all these years,' says a resident of Emerald Towers
08:01 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Supertech twin tower demolition: All you need to know about the traffic advisory plan
In view of the demolition of the Supertech twin towers located in Noida Sector 93A on August 28, Noida Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory/diversion plan to ensure smooth movement of traffic and for the safety of the general public.

Completely restricted routes (from 7 am on 28.08.2022 till completion/normalisation)

1- Route from ATS Tiraha to Gejha Fruit / Vegetable Market Tiraha
2- Double road and service road from Eldico Chowk to Sector 108
3- Double route from Shramik Kunj Chowk to Sector 92 Ratiram Chowk
4- Shramik Kunj Chowk to Sector 132 towards Faridabad flyover
5- Sector 128 to Shramik Kunj Chowk towards Faridabad flyover

07:42 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
In Pictures | Emerald Court residents moved to Parsvnath Prestige complex ahead of Supertech Twin Towers demolition
Ahead of the demolition of the 100-metre structures of Supertech Twin Towers scheduled on Sunday, Emerald Court residents are being moved to Parsvnath Prestige Complex. The complex, located at Sector 93, have been prepared to shelter the residents of complexes close to the Supertech twin towers.

In Picture: Himagshu Sinha and his family of 4, who are residents of Emerald Court, will be staying overnight at Parsvnath Prestige. They are welcomed with roses. (Express photos)

07:21 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
In Pictures | Roads leading to Supertech Twin Towers closed ahead of demolition
The roads leading to Supertech Twin Towers has been closed ahead of its demolition that will take place on Sunday at 2:30 pm. The towers — Ceyane (29 floors) and Apex (32 floors) — are part of the Emerald Court project of Supertech Ltd and were found to be in violation of multiple regulations regarding construction. (Express photo/Abhinav Saha)

07:04 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Arrangements made for 200-250 Emerald Court residents, prepared for additional numbers: Parsvnath Prestige RWA
Just a few hours before the Supertech twin towers of Noida is going to be reduced to rubble on Sunday, Parsvnath Prestige RWA's president Rajnish Nandan said that arrangements to accommodate close to 200-250 residents has been made.

"We have received confirmation from around 125 people but we are prepared for some additional numbers as well," Nandan said.

06:07 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Parsvnath Prestige Residential Complex ready to accommodate Emerald Court residents
Five rooms inside the clubhouse of Parsvnath Prestige Residential Complex, located at Sector 93, have been prepared to shelter the residents of complexes close to the Supertech twin towers. These rooms include the squash court, table tennis room and the ladies spa room.

Most of those who require shelter will be from the Emerald Court project. The residents will start shifting to this location soon.

05:47 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
In society next to Supertech towers, flurry of last-minute activity
With just a few hours to go for the demolition of Supertech twin towers, Emerald Court, the residential society neighbouring the site, saw a flurry of activity early Saturday, with visits by Noida Authority officials, BJP MLA from Noida Pankaj Singh, as well as with deployment of fire tenders, ambulances and water tankers near the society.

The society premises in front of the clubhouse was covered with plastic sheets to ward off dust and debris and residents were making plans to leave the premises before the demolition on Sunday. Read more

Area inside Supertech Emerald Court being covered with large black plastic sheets to ward of dust and debris that will emanate due to the demolition. (Express Photo)
05:43 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Midnight selfies: People want to capture Noida twin towers before demolition
It's a midnight like no other for Noida's Sector 93-A as the countdown began for the court-mandated implosion of Supertech's twin towers.

There was excitement and anticipation as several people, including families and children, gathered at the site on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, clicking selfies and taking videos of the two towers.

The excitement among children was palpable even as police and security personnel remained deployed at the site in Sector 93A since Saturday evening. (PTI)

People look on at the Supertech twin towers ahead of their demolition with explosives in compliance with a Supreme Court order, in Noida, Aug. 27, 2022. (PTI)
00:11 (IST)
28 AUG 2022
Demolition drive scheduled at 2.30 pm today: Here is all you need to know

The 2 towers: Supertech’s Apex (32 floors) and Ceyane (29 floors) are located at Noida Sector 93A
In the vicinity: Supertech Emerald Court and ATS Village Apartments
Blast scheduled for: 2.30 pm on August 28 (with one-week bandwidth ending on September 4 as directed by Supreme Court on August 12)
Quantity of explosives used: Roughly 3,700 kg for the entire exercise; 9,640 holes drilled in the towers
Exclusion Zone: In the North, the road bordering Emerald Court; in the South service road on Noida expressway which goes towards Delhi; in the East the road between ATS village and Parsvnath Srishti apartments; and in the West, a park in Sector 93A adjoining the flyover
Deadline for evacuation of people and vehicles: Sunday 7 am
If a resident has more than one vehicle and does not have parking space, Noida Authority will provide additional facilities.
Around 3,000 vehicles will be removed from the area.
Supertech Emerald Court: 5 towers with 660 flats, 1,500 cars
ATS village: 25 towers, with 736 flats, and 4 villas; 1,600 cars
80% residents to be evacuated by Saturday evening
Helpdesk will be kept along with two police personnel near the two societies.
Between 7 am to 1.45 pm a few guards will be at the two societies to check the premises
By 1.45 pm guards will also leave.

23:59 (IST)
27 AUG 2022
Noida traffic police issue traffic advisory
Completely restricted route (from 07:00 am on 28.08.2022 till completion of the drive):-

1 - Route from ATS Tiraha to Gejha Fruit / Vegetable Market Tiraha.

2 - Double road and service road from Eldeco Chowk to Sector 108.

3 - Double road from Shramik Kunj Chowk to Sector 92 Ratiram Chowk.

4 - Shramik Kunj Chowk to Sector 132 towards Faridabad flyover .

5 - Sector 128 to Shramik Kunj Chowk towards Faridabad flyover.

Traffic diversion on Noida-Greater Noida Expressway for a short time during safe demolition of twin towers (from 14:15 hrs on 28.08.2022 till normalization)
Two major diversions points for Sunday will be Mahamaya flyover and Parichowk.
Traffic going from Noida to Greater Noida/Yamuna Expressway will be diverted from Mahamaya flyover towards Sector 37. This traffic will go towards the destination via City Centre, Sector 71.
Traffic going from Greater Noida towards Noida/Delhi will be diverted from Pari Chowk towards Surajpur. This traffic will go towards the destination via Surajpur, Yamaha, Phase-2 or Bisrakh, Kisan Chowk.

Noida traffic police has also issued a helpline number 9971009001 for commuters facing any traffic inconvenience.

23:57 (IST)
27 AUG 2022
Chief Medical Officer shares numbers of medical personnel
In view of the twin tower demolition, Dr. Sunil Sharma, Chief Medical Officer, Noida, has shared phone numbers of medical personnel who can be contacted by citizens experiencing cough, congestion in the nose, nausea, body ache, or irregular heartbeat as a result of the drive.

Their contact numbers are-

Dr. Ubaid - 9415519773

Dr. Tikam Singh - 9650826925

Dr. Ashok - 7985022163

Roads closed at Supertech Twin Towers, ahead of its demolition on Sunday (Express photo)

The Noida Traffic Police Thursday issued a traffic advisory/diversion plan to ensure smooth movement of traffic and for the safety of the general public. A press statement issued by Noida police states, “… During the demolition of the above two towers, for the safety of the general public and smooth traffic arrangements, the Traffic Police Commissionerate Gautam Budh Nagar will arrange for contingency road with parking for reporting/reporting restrictions on some routes, diversion and demolition as follows:

Completely restricted routes (from 7 am on 28.08.2022 till completion/normalisation)
1- Route from ATS Tiraha to Gejha Fruit / Vegetable Market Tiraha
2- Double road and service road from Eldico Chowk to Sector 108
3- Double route from Shramik Kunj Chowk to Sector 92 Ratiram Chowk
4- Shramik Kunj Chowk to Sector 132 towards Faridabad flyover
5- Sector 128 to Shramik Kunj Chowk towards Faridabad flyover

READ | Supertech twin tower demolition: All you need to know about the traffic advisory plan
Supertech was granted in approval in 2005 by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to build 14 towers with nine floors each, a shopping complex and a garden area. However, it revised its project in 2009 to include twin high-rise buildings — Apex and Ceyane. Even though the NOIDA authority approved the new plan, the Emerald Court Owners Residents Welfare Association (RWA) moved to the Allahabad High Court in 2012 alleging it was an illegal construction.

In 2014, the Allahabad High Court ruled that the towers were illegal and ordered demolition. The Noida Authority and Supertech approached the Supreme Court challenging this order. On August 31, 2021, the apex court upheld the ruling of the Allahabad High Court and ordered the demolition of the buildings. The Supreme Court found the construction of the twin towers in violation of the minimum distance requirement. The top court, in August 2021, while ordering demolition of the illegally constructed towers, said it was built through “acts of collusion between the officers of NOIDA and company”, and sanctioned the prosecution of officials for violation of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, 1976 and Uttar Pradesh Apartments Act, 2010. Even though the Court ordered the demolition within three months, multiple delays resulted in setting the final date to August 28.

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First published on: 27-08-2022 at 07:32:03 pm
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