JR Central Begins Repairs on Homes Affected by Subsidence Near Maglev Construction Site
JR Central has begun repairing homes affected by subsidence near the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel construction site in Mizunami City, Japan, as of November 27. The area in question, near Ochiai Town, has experienced falling groundwater levels and ground subsidence, potentially caused by construction-related groundwater leakage. The largest subsidence has reached 5.9 cm, with concerns of further expansion.
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Since September, the company has been inspecting around 60 homes for damage, completing checks on 31 so far. Repairs are being conducted on homes where daily life has been impacted. JR Central pledged to continue addressing the issue in line with national standards.
During an environmental impact review meeting on November 27, Mizunami Mayor Koji Mizuno raised concerns about damage to city facilities, such as cracks in walls and floors, and called for prompt measures and a clear outlook on resolving the issue. In response, Katsumi Kato, head of JR Central’s Gifu West Construction Office, acknowledged the challenges of stopping groundwater depletion but affirmed their commitment to mitigating the problem.
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