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Friday, September 21, 1973

FIVE PRE-WAR BUILDINGS IN DANGEROUS CONDITION

The Building Authority today declared Nos. 43 and 45 High Street

to be in a dangerous condition and Nos. 4, 6 and 16 Taung Sau Lane West

liable to become dangerous.

In a statement, the Principal Government Building Surveyor

said that following a complaint by the occupant of No. 43 High Street

a detailed investigation of the roof was made.

energency closure of the top floor.

This resulted in the

A subsequent report of minor collapses in No. 45 was also

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investigated, and all coverings to the roof and floor joists to both Nos. 43 and 45 were removed revealing extensive and serious decay in

some places to such an extent that there is risk of failure leading to

collapse.

observed.

In addition, serious deterioration of reinforced concrete was

Referring to the three pre-war buildings at Nos. 4, 6 and 16

Tsung Sau Lane West, the Principal Government Building Surveyor said they

formed part of a group inspected subsequent to a collapse.

An emergency closure order was granted for one and applications

for closures are being made for three others on the grounds that they

are dangerous.

These buildings have poor load bearing brick walls particularly

at the reer and it is considered that there is risk of collapse during

or after the demolition of the adjoining buildings.

Notices of intention to apply for closure orders for Nos. 43 and 45 High Street and Nos. 4, 6 and 16 Tsung Sau Lane West in Victoria District Court at 9.30 a.m. on October 5 and 19 respectively were posted

today.

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