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Monday, November 26, 1973
DANGEROUS BUILDING
A four-storey pre-war building at No. 257 Des Voeux Road West
was today declared to be in a dangerous condition by the Building Authority,
The Principal Government Building Surveyor said a detailed
investigation of the building had been made after the demolition of the
verandah which had been the subject of an emergency closure order.
Indications of further defects were noted during the investigation,
he said. "Removal of plaster exposed crushed and fractured brickwork
which was considered to be in such a condition that there is a risk of
failure leading to collapse.'
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The reinforced concrete portions of the building, he added, were
also in poor condition.
llotice of intention to apply for a closure order was posted on
the building today. The application will be heard in Victoria District
Court at 9.30 a.m. on January 2.
Release time: 7.00 p.m.