This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
WHILE Greenland Australia has been issued a Building Work Rectification Order (BWRO) by Building Commission NSW, both parties are reassuring the public and residents that there is no units in the complex are at risk.
The BWRO, issued on 15 January 2024 to Greenland regarding its NBH development at North Ryde, pertains to the “long-term durability of the basement levels of the building” and is not a structural issue, nor does it impact residences.
“Greenland can confirm that no other buildings that it has developed are impacted by this issue,” read a statement from the developers.
“Greenland, via the project’s building manager and strata managers, has contacted all residential owners and tenants at the project. It can confirm that no evacuations at the project are required.”
Greenland has confirmed it received the draft of the order in October 2023, which it has since responded to, with the group cooperating with the commission.
Greenland has engaged multiple qualified engineering consultants to undertake investigations into the basement levels, in accordance with the requests of the commission.
“Their initial investigations have identified the BWRO issues are localised in the lower car park levels only and that there is no risk of collapse of the building’s towers,” read the statement from Greenland.
“There is no serious damage or serious structural defects at the project, as some media outlets have claimed.”
Greenland also reports to undertaking further investigations since, with recommendations made by the external engineering consultants to undertake localised repairs, to ensure the long-term durability and structural integrity of building’s concrete slabs and joints.
The Building Commission is also committed to working with the developer to ensure compliance with the order.
“The Building Commission NSW is working hard to rebuild trust and capability in the construction sector. I’m very confident that the industry is getting it. Either build it right or there will be consequences,” said David Chandler, NSW building commissioner.
