‘Could have been fatal’: Large rock lands in Halifax man’s driveway due to explosions – Halifax

Residents in the Spryfield area of ​​Halifax are speaking out about the ongoing explosions from two construction sites along Herring Cove Road — with one neighbor saying a “close call” with a rock could have killed someone.

Thiago Andrade, who lives across the street from the explosion at the Green Acres construction site, said he was working at home on Oct. 4 when he felt and heard a rumbling sound.

“I heard a huge shock. About ten seconds after the shock I heard this kind of sound, as if something had hit the house,” he recalls.

It turned out that a large rock had flown into his driveway, barely missing his car and the sidewalk in front of his door. He estimates the stone weighs a pound.

“I couldn’t believe it, I really couldn’t believe it,” he said.

“Personally, I believe in two different types of mistakes: one that you can learn from and one that is fatal. This could have been fatal.”

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Following the incident, the company working at the site – Consbec Mining and Construction – was issued a stop work order. However, Andrade says he would like to see tougher disciplinary action.

“It’s clear they used more explosives than necessary because if they didn’t you wouldn’t see a rock flying around here. That’s the kind of thing that can never happen,” he said.

The monitoring company that ensures the blasts comply with HRM statutes says an investigation into the incident is underway.

“We are aware of this and are investigating it,” said Bruce MacNeil of BME Engineering. “There are several people looking at it now, where it came from.”

Andrade added that he has been notified that the province and municipality are involved in the investigation.

Global News contacted Consbec Mining and Construction on Thursday but did not receive a response.

Behind Andrade’s house, residents of MacIntosh Run are also concerned about the explosions at another location, which started in the summer.

“The noise is just too much sometimes, especially for us who work from home, and sometimes we have a really big jolt,” said resident William Addai.

The situation is so bad that Addai says his family has considered moving to escape the noise.

“At events like this, they should involve the community more, rather than just a simple letter,” he said.

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