Post-quake clean-up to use drones, robots and controlled explosives.
Remote-controlled machinery, drones and controlled explosives are being considered for the demolition of red-zoned Port Hills properties.
A statement from the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) released today revealed a variety of innovative tools were being explored for the complex task of demolishing damaged homes on Christchurch’s hills.
Cera chief executive Roger Sutton said the Port Hills work was “very challenging” because of the difficult terrain, access and natural hazards.
Cera was working with the Christchurch City Council, contractors and other experts to find the best way to handle the work.
Potential options included using remote-controlled machinery, large water-blasters and controlled explosives.
Cera was also exploring the option of using drones to collect demolition-specific data.
Read more and view a drone’s eye view video of the area here.
