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Tuesday, August 7, 1973
SEVEN BUILDINGS CONDEMNED
Two pre-war buildings on Hong Kong Island and five village buildings in Tseng Lan Shue in the New Territories were today (Tuesday) declared dangerous by the Building Authority.
In a statement, the Principal Government Building Surveyor said the old village buildings were inspected after a collapse had been reported subsequent to Typhoon Dot.
The single-storey buildings were constructed of blocks made of mud and straw which, when subjected to heavy water penetration, resulted in their failure and the collapse of an internal wall.
"The condition of these buildings, all of which exhibit fractures and bulges in the walls is dangerous and although careful consideration has been given to their preservation, particularly in the case of the Ancestral Hall, no method of repair other than virtual rebuilding in a stable material would be satisfactory."
Notices of intention to apply for closure orders in Kowloon District Court were posted today. Hearing will start at 9.30 a.m. on August 24.
On Hong Kong Island, No. 13 In Ku Lane in Western District was declared dangerous while the rear portion of the riding floor over In Ku Lane was liable to become dangerous.
Detailed examination revealed extensive decay in a large number of roof and floor timbers together with principal members of a truss supporting the roof.
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