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Monday, July 31, 1972
CENTRAL BUILDING DECLARED DANGEROUS
Another building in Central district has been declared dangerous
by the Building Authority.
The building, which fronts onto both No 3 Lyndhurst Terrace
and No. 80 Wellington Street, is a five-storey pre-war structure.
It was the subject of a complaint earlier this month and on
inspection it was found that the brickwork of the old party wall, which
formerly separated No. 3 Lyndhurst Terrace and the rear of 82 Wellington
Street was severely fractured.
The Principal Government Building Surveyor said today that
because of the redevelopment of 82 Wellington Street, this party wall is
now an exposed flank wall without adequate lateral support and shows signs
of recent movement.
The party wall between Nos. 1 and 3 Lyndhurst Terrace, on which
the common staircase is supported, also shows signs of fracture in the
brickwork and it is considered that No. 1 is liable to become dangerous
during or after the demolition of No. 3 Lyndhurst Terrace and 80 Wellington
Street.
No. 1, which is a four-storey pre-war building; was inspected recently
following the report of a defective balcony. At that time no major defects
were found in the building and a notice to repair the balcony was served.
Notices of intention to apply for closure orders in Victoria District
Court at 9.30 a.m. on September 8, 1972 were posted today.
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