As people continued to move their belongings out of Building Number 11, the owners of the Preserve Apartments were ordered by Plano building inspectors to retest the soil behind other retaining walls to make sure they are not in danger of collapse. A tarpaulin was placed over Tuesday's sinkhole, to protect it from any rain that might cause further damage. I'm concerned about what happened there, but I don't see it as a widespread problem.
Inspectors say the apartment buildings are structurally safe.
They were built about a year ago, right along Indian Creek, but raised by a retaining wall. It's the retaining wall that gave way. Building inspectors say engineering studies and geology reports were done, before a building permit was issued. Some residents wonder if plans were rushed so that the desirable location, along the creek backing up to the Plano Nature Preserve, could be developed. A lot more people are seeking that out.