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Monday, December 17, 1973
BUILDING DECLARED DANGEROUS
The Building Authority today declared Na. 7 Sai Street in Western
Distriot to be in a dangerous condition and Nos. 3 and 5 liable to become
dangerous.
The Principal Government Building Surveyor said these three-storey
pre-war buildings had been under observation for some time and rapid deterio
ration of reinforced concrete elements in No. 7 indicated that there is a
risk of failure which could lead to a collapse.
The condition of Nos. 3 and 5 Sai Street is such that there is
risk of failure during or after the demolition of No. 7 Sai Street.
Notioes of intention to apply for Closure Orders in Victoria District
Court at 9.30 a.m. on December 31 for No. 7 and at 9.30 a.. on February 1, 1974
for Nos. 3 and 5 Sai Street were posted today.
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