Another Sydney Tower has come to light with construction defects and while it appears the issues are under control and a significant one was caused by the occupants, it’s good to see building defects receive media attention.
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Stopping The Next Mascot or Opal Towers.
#Opal #MascotTowers #HeiseSays Stopping The Next Mascot or Opal Towers. References
Another Sydney Builder has collapsed this time allegedly with $30 million in outstanding defects.
Retailers in Mascot Towers have been given a Christmas present as they are now allowed to remain open during the festive season.
Opal Tower Builder, Icon, has won an important legal battle with their insurance providers.
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Cracking at Revesby Workers’ Club
Cracking has been reported at the carpark of the Revesby Workers’ Club.
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The Opal Tower Defects Bill
#OpalTower #Defects #Construction Icon construction only allocated $1 million for defects in Opal Tower. An insufficient amount given that Icon has reportedly spent $24 million already. References Opal Tower builder Icon put aside $1 million for building defects but has spent $24 million so farhttps://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-28/opal-tower-developer-icon-reveals-24-million-spent-on-repairs/11452742?pfmredir=sm&sf218208758=1 Opal Tower built on ‘bargain basement prices’ — say subcontractorshttps://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/opal-tower-built-on-bargain-basement-prices-say-subcontractors/news-story/a55d5c6bc396a013f4e82b38252d5890
#MascotTowers #Cracking #Construction The Owners from Mascot Towers are facing the prospect of a lifelong repair bill. While they are calling upon the state to step in, I want to ask if it was possible for new purchasers to identify the construction issues. Could a building dilapidation and pest inspection have identified these issues? References […]
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Apartment Demand Crashes
#Development #Apartments #Australia Developers are admitting that demand for Apartments is waining as buyer become warier following recent defect issues in the media. References Australia’s top developers acknowledge impact on potential buyers after Opal, Mascot Towers apartment defect news https://www.domain.com.au/news/australias-top-developers-acknowledge-impact-on-potential-buyers-after-opal-mascot-towers-apartment-defect-news-869967/
#Construction #NSW #Inquiry The New South Wales Parliamentary Inquiry into the Regulation of Building Standards, Building Quality and Building Disputes is underway, let’s look at the Terms of Reference and the submission by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. References Regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2540#tab-members No. 129 Australian Institute of Architects […]