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Monday, July 31, 1972

CENTRAL BUILDING DECLARED DANGEROUS

Another building in Central district has been declared dangerous

by the Building Authority.

The building, which fronts onto both No 3 Lyndhurst Terrace

and No. 80 Wellington Street, is a five-storey pre-war structure.

It was the subject of a complaint earlier this month and on

inspection it was found that the brickwork of the old party wall, which

formerly separated No. 3 Lyndhurst Terrace and the rear of 82 Wellington

Street was severely fractured.

The Principal Government Building Surveyor said today that

because of the redevelopment of 82 Wellington Street, this party wall is

now an exposed flank wall without adequate lateral support and shows signs

of recent movement.

The party wall between Nos. 1 and 3 Lyndhurst Terrace, on which

the common staircase is supported, also shows signs of fracture in the

brickwork and it is considered that No. 1 is liable to become dangerous

during or after the demolition of No. 3 Lyndhurst Terrace and 80 Wellington

Street.

No. 1, which is a four-storey pre-war building; was inspected recently

following the report of a defective balcony. At that time no major defects

were found in the building and a notice to repair the balcony was served.

Notices of intention to apply for closure orders in Victoria District

Court at 9.30 a.m. on September 8, 1972 were posted today.

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