The NSW Building Commission has published final rectification orders for the 10-storey Vue Mer Residences development on the corner of Henry Parry Dr and Erina St, Gosford.
Work stopped on the mixed-use building comprising 184 units in two towers after the NSW Building Commission inspected the site in February.
An inspection report, prepared by authorised officers of the Department, noted “excessive cracking of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, or columns (cracks exceeding 0.4mm) in the basement”.
“The cracking reduces the durability of the concrete element, resulting in a reduced service life. Additionally, the cracks may be a sign of structural distress and failure,” the report said.
Concrete was placed during inclement weather (rain), according to the report.
“The additional water from the rain mixed with the concrete and altered the water to cement ratio,” it said.
“Inclement weather conditions at the time of concrete curing has disturbed the curing process, reducing the concrete’s strength and compromising its structural integrity.”
The rectification order sets out the steps the developer, AHAA Investments Australia Pty Ltd, must take to eliminate the defect and meet the specified standard.
The developer may appeal to the Land and Environment Court against this Order within 30 days unless the Land and Environment Court grants leave for it to be made after that time.
“Lodging an appeal does not operate to stop the effect of this Order unless ordered by the Court,” the orders says.
would have been nice to know what the rectification orders were or how long it’s going to take ect
John, we only quote directly from the Building Commissioners publicly published releases.
Hoping more issues don’t emerge
Hope they’re not cutting costs and standards to “show” legit blg standards
But really , building in any conditions should be part of the process
Glad to see Building Commission is holding builders accountable.
We need Commission to clean out residential builds.
providing rectification details such as requirements and time frame would stop rumours such as those circulating…. development has to be demolished as failure is in footings not on higher levels is one
Evelyn, we publish offical data only, in the interests of accuracy.
Good on the Commissioner. About time builders were held to account. In a seperate case I’ve just had to outlay $76k for remedial works on a building only 14 yrs old.