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Broken Buildings Expert, Dimitri Livas explores How dangerous was the nearby Sydney Opera House gas Leak? On Tuesday, 500 people were safely evacuated from the Sydney Opera House after an excavator hit a gas main during construction works. In this case, safety procedures were followed, much to the credit of the construction team and the safety crew - but how close was it to becoming a complete catastrophe? In 2014, a huge explosion from a natural gas leak killed eight people and destroyed two five-storey buildings in New York City. Natural gas is extremely combustible and in large quantities or if ignited, can be explosive and deadly. Accidentally damaging any utility is serious - essential services are interrupted, repairs are costly, and safety crews and the general public are put at risk with escaping gas possibly migrating to nearby areas and buildings where it can re-ignite within minutes. How risky is it to hit a gas line - in this case, so close to one of our most iconic landmarks? Savil Group - Construction Remediation Company Website: https://www.savilgroup.com.au Dimitri Livas - Speaker and Media Website: https://www.dimitrilivas.com