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Wednesday, November 21, 1973
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Three pre-war buildings in Central District were today declared
to be in a dangerous condition by the Building Authority.
They are located at Nos. 24 and 26 Hillier Street and No, 6A
Burd Street. At the same time, No. 51 Jervois Street was declared liable
to become dangerous.
In a statement, the Principal Government Building Surveyor said
these buildings were inspected as part of a comprehensive survey in the
area following a complaint.
"Bulges and fractures in the load bearing blue brick walls were
observed in Nos. 24 and 26 Hillier Street and 6A Burd Street, and it is
considered that there is a risk of failure leading to a collapse. Iz
addition, a considerable amount of seriously defective timber to floors
was noted," he said.
He added that there were indications of movement to the brickwork
at the rear of No. 51 Jervois Street and there was a danger of failure
during or after the demolition of No. 6A Burd Street.
Notices of intention to apply for closure orders were posted on
the buildings today. The applications will be heard in Victoria District
Court on December 19 at 9.30 a.m,
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