SPAIN'S SKYSCRAPER IS BUILT - BUT FORGOT TO FIT ELEVATORS

Construction firm builds 47-storey skyscraper in Spain, but forgets to fit a lift

Giant towers were supposed to be a symbol of Spain's bright new future

Lift exists for first 20 floors - but developers doubled scale of building

Now there is no more space for more lifts and motor equipment

Architects have resigned after latest setback in beleaguered project

It was due to open in 2009, but now joins a series of white elephants that have been caused by the country's deep recession. 

 

Not only did construction workers go for four months without pay in 2010, but they were also forced to walk up and down the half-constructed towers for months as a service lift was not built until the first 23 storeys had been completed.

 

The lift that was eventually installed collapsed in July 2011, injuring 13 workers Ambulances reportedly struggled to reach them, because the area surrounding the construction site had not been cleared for vehicle access in an alleged bid to save money.

Read more and see pictures - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2388193/Uno-problemo-Construction-firm-builds-47-storey-skyscraper-Benidorm-forget-fit-lift.html


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SPAIN'S HIGHWAY TO NOWHERE

Pictures of an abandoned multi-million euro highway in Spain. Once the economic crisis hit Spain, the country could not afford to finish it. These days it is a ghost highway, with weeds growing from its cracks and stray animals crossing at their leisure.

Seventy million euro was invested in the MP-203 highway.

Read more and see pictures here -  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2324977/MP-203-Haunting-images-Spains-abandoned-multi-million-euro-highway--Eurozone-slumps-longest-recession-ever.html

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