The Ministry of Housing, Habitats, and Buildings (Mived) has ordered an immediate work stoppage at the Tuscany Palace Residence project in Bayahibe, La Altagracia province. The intervention follows a structural collapse during construction that exposed severe safety violations and a lack of legal authorization.
A specialized team from Mived’s Private Works Inspection Department conducted an on-site verification after the incident and revealed major technical failures. The Ministry reports that the collapse was triggered by an incorrectly configured shoring system. This failure led to an inadequate load transfer, which compromised the global stability of the formwork system currently under execution.
Inspectors also noted a dangerous lack of corrective measures at the site following the collapse, which increased the risk of secondary accidents for workers and the public.
Lack of permits and oversight
Beyond the mechanical failures, the Mived audit uncovered significant regulatory breaches. The investigation confirmed that the Tuscany Palace Residence did not have the mandatory construction permits nor had been subject to technical supervision based on current Dominican building codes.
Citing the project as a public hazard, the authorities paralyzed all construction activity. The Ministry stated that the developers must fully regularize their status and meet all safety and legal requirements before any work is permitted to resume.
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El Nuevo Diario
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26 March 2026