Towers being built on top of the old Oakridge Mall in Vancouver, in a picture taken last week. It is part of a long-term redevelopment of the area around Oakridge-41st Avenue Station. (Gian Paolo Mendoza/CBC)
Construction crews are redeveloping the Oakridge Centre mall area as part of long-term renovations.
The Oakridge redevelopment area includes a mix of modern condo towers, townhomes, community facilities and green space.
In a statement, a representative of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) said their thoughts were with the workers at the site and “the families of those affected.”
“This serves as a reminder of the need to improve the regulatory environment to the highest level along with adequate enforcement,” said Brian Cochrane from IUOE Local 115.
The union has been calling for the B.C. government to beef up certification and training for crane operators for some time, especially after a deadly crane collapse in 2021 in Kelowna, B.C.
In a statement, B.C. Premier David Eby and Labour Minister Harry Bains said they were saddened by the fatality at the construction site.
“Every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of the day and this incident is a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety,” they said.
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