O Torre Palacethe first luxury hotel in Brasiliahe was implodido this Sunday morning (25) in the North Hotel Sector. Opened in 1973 and deactivated since 2013 due to legal inheritance disputes, the 14-story building was demolished to make way for a new one. international standard hotel development.
The operation, coordinated by SSP-DF (Public Security Secretariat) and by Civil Defense, it lasted around 30 seconds and used explosives installed on the third and seventh floors, in addition to the internal columns.
New hotel project in Brasília
According to Marcos Cumagispokesperson for the investor group, the new building will have 16 floors and will feature 230 to 250 apartmentswith suites measuring at least 32 m². The high standard project includes:
- Michelin standard restaurant;
- Spa and large gym;
- Exclusive area for events.
The investment will be made entirely with own resources of the group, without the use of bank financing or external funds.
The removal of solid waste will begin after firefighters have been trained, and part of the material will be reused in the foundations of the new structure.
Schedule and deadlines
Investors expect to obtain the construction permit in the next four months. The structure of the new hotel must be built within two years, with the official opening scheduled for a period between two and a half to three years.
The group’s objective is to meet Brasília’s demand for quality accommodation. five stars aimed at diplomatic missions and authorities.
Military operation and training details
To ensure safety, hotels located within a radius of 100 meters were evacuated and the N1 and S1 roads were closed. According to the Secretary of Public Security, Sandro Torres Avelar, the operation was an “absolute success” and there were no complications.
Immediately after the technical inspection of the rubble, the site will be used by the CBMDF for a period of 30 dias. The area will serve as training center for search and rescue teams and sniffer dogs, simulating the rescue of victims in collapse scenarios.
