The article outlines the precarious situation of a multimillion-dollar residence in Cape Cod Bay, which is facing imminent collapse due to coastal erosion, exacerbated by climate change. Originally built in 2010, the home has suffered significant loss of structure and safety as its wooden deck and some areas were removed by the owner in a standoff with the local town over erosion-control efforts. Town officials express concern that the potential collapse could impact essential oyster farming in the region, underlining the fragility of coastal construction.
Erosion has marched right up to the concrete footings of the multimillion-dollar home where it overlooks the bay. It's just a matter of when the house will collapse.
A report commissioned by the town projects if nothing is done, the 5,100-square-foot home will tumble into the bay within three years—and possibly much sooner.
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