The building was declared safe by geotechnical experts Monday after the sinkholes were filled with 270 cubic yards of concrete delivered by 47 cement trucks. The sinkholes were found after cracks developed on the building's walls two weeks ago.
Officials blame the continuing drought for the sinkholes.
One of the sinkholes was located on a sidewalk, and the other was under the building, forcing the evacuation. The tenants may be permitted to move back in as soon as Monday afternoon. Copyright 2001 by NewsChannel2000 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.