Fri, 12/18/2009 - 7:45pm - Posted by: souman

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Sun, 09/27/2009 - 10:09am - Posted by: souman

It was just a topic of time before something similar to this happened. Fortunately, no one was injured or takes life, but this is just a sign of the voracity and narrow-minded vision that has been acceptable to continue in South Jersey.
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Thu, 09/03/2009 - 10:07pm - Posted by: AliceWonderland

As far as I've heard, they are working to recover that area and they are working to rebuild those houses. I have a friend that works for Minneapolis Roofing contractor, and he left there to finish some projects.

Wed, 08/12/2009 - 10:55am - Posted by: Nathanial11

These condos shouldn't be where they are, it's pretty obvious. But someone wrote a big enough check to make it happen at the expense of safety and common sense. But no fear, someone else will pay for it in the end, most likely via a law suit.... their insurance or the state, but ultimately you and me. Hmmm, I think I'll build a house on the top of a volcano, I hear the view is fantastic...

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Fri, 01/16/2009 - 7:10pm - Posted by: Anonymous

They should be shored up and rebuilt as low income units!!!!!

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 9:58pm - Posted by: Anonymous

The picture i n your article in the herald is app 2-3 yrs old. The new house on that lot is way to bug for that small lot. People talk about the condo being on the water. They have been there for 25 yrs. Proir to complex was a small hotel.Please print fact correctly. Thank goodness no one was injured. The ownwers paid for orginal bulkhead,not gov't or city. What wrong with wanting a beautiful veiw and being able to enjoy it. It's why were americans and not communist. Ponder that thought

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 11:05am - Posted by: Anonymous

The local community or the state may not have paid for the original bulkhead, and if all the losses are out of the homeowner's pocket, my heart goes out to you. But if any rebuilding funds come from flood insurance/the government-run (NFIP) National Flood Insurance Program, a program $18 billion in debt that by design encourages and rewards this type of risky development of beachfront properties, then it's coming at the taxpayer's expense. And unless the rules have changed, since this affected at least 2 homes it's most likely entitled to (NFIP) funds. Artificially low premiums have never covered the expenses for this program so the shortfall is paid by you and me. Congrats, you're all paying to rebuild someone else's million dollar beachfront vacation property, over and over again.

This IS a tragedy, in more ways than one. Just thank God that no one was injured.

If you want to get your FACTS straight on this type of development and to find out what we are ALL paying for this is a good series of articles on the subject
http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/education/Scottclass.htm
or Google "Crisis on the Coast: Six parts on the risky development of America's shores Scottclass"

"The American dream of a house at the beach has turned into a taxpayer nightmare: billions of federal dollars to repair resorts damaged again and again. Billions more to monitor and fix environmental problems - water pollution, unchecked runoff, leaky sewers, vanishing wetlands. And still billions more in decades to come in an endless struggle to guard beachfront real estate from rising seas and inevitable storms."...

Regarding the tree falling on a house in the woods ... Neither is funny. It's all about the assumed risk and common sense. The danger of a healthy tree falling on a house is very little compared to a house built on sand next to, or on top of, a shoreline or waterway that is constantly being reshaped by tides, waves, storms, flooding and erosion.

From Lim Vallianos, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
"Erecting a building on a beach is like building on an active volcano. You take your chances, and, sooner or later, you lose."....

Wed, 01/14/2009 - 2:43pm - Posted by: Anonymous

State of emergency what about the mammals that live in the water Lord knows what all is in the water now because the owner probably wanted it built in a rush so instead of making sure it was stable enough with the tide levels just keep going! I'm sure if it collapses it will be a tragedy not dumbness! It's a state of emergency so take some state money and give it to the dumb dumb who didn't have patients to take time and build it right! Sorry if i offend anyone but i just don't understand why it would happen, if it's done the right way that this would happen as many people who build on water that it would just give way!
If someone could help me understand that i would greatly appreciate it!
Thank God no one was in there!!!

Wed, 01/14/2009 - 10:54am - Posted by: Anonymous

"Buckhead failure, collapse"? That's your HEADLINE!? That just sounds silly. Check before you post next time.

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:16pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Ir's always nice when inidviduals who lack knowledge write silly comments. The bulkhead and property are paid for by the property owner. The permits and Cafra laws dictate what can be built there. The repairs belong to the homeowner who's property started this. Homeowners insurance may or may not pay for this -Act of God?? Protection to the properties South of this mess is essential now.

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 10:17am - Posted by: Anonymous

Too bad it wasn't the school!

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 7:55am - Posted by: Anonymous

before you make comments about this, get your facts straight. The local community and the state didn't pay for the bulkheads. The owner of the properties did. People build near the water all the time doesn't mean you should make fun of them for this tragedy. Should we make fun of people that build houses in the woods when a tree falls on their house.

YOU NEED TO KNOW THST THERE ARE FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS. SOMEONE PAID A PRETTY PENNY TO BE ABLE TO DISREGARD THESE NECESSARY DISTANCES. JUST BE GLAD YOU WEREN'T IN ONE OF THESE OVERBUILT PROPERTIES WHEN THEY CAUGHT FIRE. THEY ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER. A FIRE IN ONE WOULD BE A FIRE FOR THE ENTIRE BLOCK. FIREMAN COULD NOT GET BETWEEN THEM OR BEHIND THEM TO TRY TO SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS PROPERTY AND IT WOULD GO FROM ONE TO ANOTHER ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BLOCK.
IF A TREE FALLS IN THE WOODS, DOES ANYONE HEAR IT?

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:14am - Posted by: Anonymous

Y not use the money for more productive things like build house's that's more affordable!! Than condos on water who can afford that anymore with the economy the way it is?

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 10:55pm - Posted by: Anonymous

before you make comments about this, get your facts straight. The local community and the state didn't pay for the bulkheads. The owner of the properties did. People build near the water all the time doesn't mean you should make fun of them for this tragedy. Should we make fun of people that build houses in the woods when a tree falls on their house.

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 8:22pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Greed is right. These condos shouldn't be where they are, it's pretty obvious. But someone wrote a big enough check to make it happen at the expense of safety and common sense. But no fear, someone else will pay for it in the end, most likely via a law suit.... their insurance or the state, but ultimately you and me. Hmmm, I think I'll build a house on the top of a volcano, I hear the view is fantastic...

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 8:19pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Greed is right. These condos shouldn't be where they are, it's pretty obvious. But someone wrote a big enough check to make it happen at the expense of safety and common sense. But no fear, someone else will pay for it in the end, most likely via a law suit.... their insurance or the state, but ultimately you and me. Hmmm, I think I'll build a house on the top of a volcano, I hear the view is fantastic...

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 7:11pm - Posted by: Anonymous

The Tri-plex had a bulkhead made of interlocking steel plates. The depth of the water in front of the bulkhead was about 30 ft. I'm guessing that the steel bulkhead was undermined.

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 4:03pm - Posted by: Anonymous

I moved away in 1989,and each year I come back,there's more and more condos on the water.Each set of new condos blocking the view of the older ones.It was just a matter of time before something like this happened.Luckily,nobody was hurt or killed,but this is just a reflection of the greed and myopic vision that has been allowed to continue in South Jersey.The rush to build condos has overshadowed the overall safety of the people.
What you really need are more parking lots.Can anyone handle paving a flat parcel of land?

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 3:45pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Just shows the importance of having a local property manager to check on summer houses. Think the govt will protect you?They should have callled in an emergency repair team for the bulkhead instead of letting the tidal current rip apart the bulkhead with each tide. The current is really strong there and any small damage to the bulkhead can be catostrophic if not repaired immediately.

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 3:30pm - Posted by: Anonymous

you guys have way more information than 6 ABC good job keep up the good work on informing us of the situation

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 1:56pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Great job Herald. No one has picked up this story yet. I heard about from someone who stopped in our office and kept looking for someone to pick it up. Thank you for your hard work!

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 1:19pm - Posted by: Anonymous

See what happens when you want to build on the water and then want your local community or the state to protect you with the bulkheads and beach replenishments. Maybe someone will wake up now!

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 1:16pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Hi 5 to the Herald for being on the ball and keeping us informed and up to date on all the news! By the way the herald text alerts are the greatest I keep everyone informed with them. Keep on doing an awesome job and thank you.

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 1:09pm - Posted by: Anonymous

And thats why people want a waters edge home huh ?