'We know how important it is to resolve this issue'

Repairs are underway after glass fell from Edmonton’s tallest skyscraper, hitting two cars Monday evening.

In a statement, Ice District Shared Facilities said debris from a broken window fell from the 29th floor of Stantec Tower, landing on two parked cars near 103 Avenue and 102 Street. No one was injured.

“We are aware of an issue related to some glass panes on Stantec Tower and have been working diligently to repair, replace or apply protective film to affected tower windows to prevent debris from becoming dislodged from the building,” the company said.

“Scaffolding protection has been installed around entrances and over sidewalks around the building and will remain in place until all the protective film has been applied.”

All uncovered walkways and public around Stantec Tower where the window film has not yet been applied will be closed. Signage has also been put up to direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

“As building owners and property managers, we have staff members, partners, customers, tenants, residents, family members, friends and members of the public in these areas, and everyone’s safety is our number one priority,” the statement reads.

“We know how important it is to resolve this issue.”

It’s not the first time glass has fallen from the tower that is the focal point of the Ice District, the downtown redevelopment centred on Rogers Place and the Edmonton Oilers.

Two incidents last summer resulted in glass falling from the 66-storey building, shattering on the street below.

On June 25, 2021, a section of glass fell from the 30th floor and shattered on 102 Street. Police closed the street while crews cleaned up.

A few days later, on June 30, residents were advised another pane of glass on the tower’s northwest corner had fallen. At the time, the board of the condominium corporation opted to close the 30th-floor rooftop patio while an assessment was completed.

After the incidents last summer, Ice District Shared Facilities began installing the protective film, described as a plastic film cut to fit each window and frame, to keep the glass in place.

The company expects the protective film to be applied to all affected windows by this fall.

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