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Thursday, August 16, 1973
WESTERN BUILDING DECLARED DANGEROUS
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The Building Authority today declared No. 74 Wing Lok Street
in Western District to be in a dangerous condition and No. 76 liable
to become dangerous.
These four-storey pre-war buildings were inspected following
a report of damage in the aftermath of Typhoon Dot.
Severe fractures were found in the arches spanning the rear
main wall of No. 74 at all levels. In view of the type of construction
it is considered that there is a risk of failure leading to a collapse.
A number of badly decayed timbers were also discovered.
The construction of No. 76 is similar and fractures were also
observed in the arches at the rear. It may therefore become dangerous
during or after the demolition of No. 76.
Notices of intention to apply for closure orders were posted on
the buildings today. Hearing will be in the Victoria District Court
at 9.30 a.m. on September 14.
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