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Wednesday, November 8, 1972
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS IN KOWLOON
Two buildings in Kowloon 72 and 74 Ki Lung Street
have been
declared dangerous by the Building Authority and a third 70 Ki Lung Street
is likely to become dangerous.
The Principal Government Building Surveyor said today that these
three four-storey buildings were built before the war with a common reinforced
concrete frame.
During a recent routine inspection, it was found that the reinforced
concrete of the framing of the kitchen blocks and the rear of the main
building of Nos. 72 and 74, was in an advanced state of deterioration and
was beyond reasonable repair.
It is considered that No. 70, which also shares a common staircase
with No. 72, is liable to become dangerous during or after the demolition
of 72 and 74.
As there is a risk of collapse notices of intention to apply for
closure orders in Kowloon District Court at 9.30 a.m. on December 20 were
posted today.
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