Unit 3 at 116 Clovelly Road gone

Demolition work at Units 3 and 2, of 116 Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach is progressing well.

The council used emergency powers under the Building Act to demolish the units to remove the threat of the building slipping further down the cliff toward the beach.

Acting Group Manager of Environmental Operations Brett O’Shaughnessy says Unit 3 has been removed down to the floor slab.

“Work is going according to plan and its good news for the owners of 114 Clovelly who have moved back into their home.

“As a precaution they were asked to evacuate while demolition was taking place. Once the weight of the building of Unit 3 was removed, the danger to their home from the demolition activity was significantly reduced, and they were allowed to return.

“This week we’re focusing on Unit 2 and the detached balcony section of Unit 3.

“Given the precarious position of the balcony structure and its weight, at least 50-70 tonnes, it’s expected to take at least a week just to remove it.

“Once both units are removed, our geotechnical experts will assess the stability of the site and advise how much of the floor slabs, foundations and driveway should be removed or remain in place to assist with ground stability.

“A traffic management plan is in place, to ensure safe on-road parking, pedestrian safety and smooth movement of demolition trucks entering and exiting the site.

“Once again we remind people for their own safety to not stop or try to view the demolition either from the road and especially down on the foreshore,” says Mr O’Shaughnessy.