Bicame Aqueduct closed after storm in Nova Lima
Quick Look
- The Bicame aqueduct, a listed heritage site in Nova Lima, was closed after displacement at the base caused by storms, leading to the emptying of 11 neighboring properties and the closure of the Department of Education.
- Civil Defense, firefighters and AngloGold Ashanti were mobilized to assess and remove damage.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Bicame aqueduct was built in 1890 to transport water, deactivated and listed as heritage in 2002, undergoing a 9-month restoration in 2024.
Bicame Aqueduct was closed this Friday (2) after a storm in Nova Lima. There was displacement at the base and 11 neighboring properties were evacuated.
The surroundings of the listed heritage site were isolated and the Municipal Department of Education closed. Civil Defense, firefighters and the mining company AngloGold Ashanti were mobilized.
Firefighters used a munck truck to remove a banner that was stuck in the gutter due to the wind. Civil Defense will assess the causes of the displacement.
Built in 1890 to transport water, the deactivated aqueduct became a symbol of Nova Lima in 2002. It has English inspiration and is a listed heritage site.
In 2024, the structure underwent a 9-month restoration. The work replaced wooden parts, treated metals, renewed the paintwork and cleaned the surroundings.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Civil Defense will complete the assessment of the causes of displacement within a week.
Likely · Within days
The Bicame aqueduct will undergo new structural reinforcement work after analysis.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the displacement at the base of the aqueduct?
- How long will it take for the structure to be released again?
- Will there be compensation for residents of emptied properties?
