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Tuesday, May 29, 1973
QUEEN'S ROAD BUILDINGS TO BE DEMOLISHED
The Building Authority today ordered the demolition of three
buildings in Queen's Road Central after declaring them in a dangerous
condition.
The four-storey pre-war buildings -- 287, 289 and 291 Queen's
Road Central -- have been under regular observation for several years.
They were re-examined following the closure of adjoining buildings after
a verandah collapse.
The Principal Government Building Surveyor said that cracks and
weaknesses in the party walls were developing and there were decayed
timbers throughout the buildings
These conditions, he said, give rise to a risk of collapse
and notices of intention to apply for closure orders in Victoria District
Court at 9.30 a.. on July 3 were posted today in respect of 287 and 289
Queen's Road Central.
weesure.
The third building, number 291, has already been closed as a precautionary
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