A West Kelowna couple says improvements to the road in front of their home and the sewer system beneath it have wreaked havoc on their house.
Work took place in 2013 and 2014 on a short stretch of Brown Road. Alfred and Judy Collison say vibrations from the equipment caused cracks in the foundation and basement flooring, shifted concrete, and damaged their roof among other problems.
The greatest concern for the couple is right at their back door. Shifting concrete at the back of their home is now pressing against the natural gas line.
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The Collison’s have had the damage assessed and it’s in excess of 20 thousand dollars. They have filed a lawsuit which names the City of West Kelowna, L & R Excavation, and Peace Hills General Insurance.
They are so worried about their own safety and their property value they offered to pay to fix the damage and wait for the insurance company to settle up.
It turns out, doing that would mean they lose any compensation they are entitled to. The Collison’s say they have been given no timeline for when a decision might be made, and when they can get their home fixed.
“Every morning we get up and think now what’s going to happen? Is the back porch going to fall off today? Is our natural gas going to blow up today?” says Judy Collison.
There is an active investigation into the Collison’s claim, however the couple has been given no indication of when something might be done, or who will end up paying the bill.
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