A number of Sydney apartment buildings have been identified with various defects, leading to rectification orders and public concern.Defects range fromstructural issues and faulty waterproofing to fire safety concerns and non-compliant cladding.
Here are some specific examples of buildings with reported defects:
20 Nancarrow Ave, Meadowbank:
Greenland (Sydney) Lachlan's Line Macquarie Park Development Pty Ltd has been ordered to fix defects including ensuring slabs and beams adequately support the structure.
15 Bennett Street, Mortlake:
A multistorey unit complex was found to have 117 defects, including issues with structural systems, building enclosures, fire safety, and waterproofing.
51-53A Balmoral St, Waitara:
A residential apartment development had 42 defects, including issues with waterproofing, fire safety, and structural systems.
Other notable examples:
Vicinity Apartments in Canterbury, Mascot Towers, and 23 Halifax Street.
The most common types of defects reported include:
Waterproofing issues:
Cracking concrete, uncontrolled water ingress, and inadequate drainage outlets.
Fire safety concerns:
Fire hydrant pipework installed without fire protection, and hollow fire doors.
Structural issues:
Cracks in walls and foundations, and potential sinking of the structure.
Other defects:
Non-compliant cladding, building enclosure issues, and problems with essential services.
The NSW Building Commission has been issuing rectification orders to developers to fix these defects, and residents are facing significant repair bills.The issue of building defects has led to consumer concerns and has raised questions about the quality of construction in some areas of Sydney
Not a good look really is it? You’re absolutely right about people cutting corners. It’s endemic in the industry. And not just housing and apartments, right across the construction industry. If you let them get away with it. And residents get the bill? Ffs. Sydney always has been shite.
