Dangerous building notices for two Winton properties

Two buildings in Winton have been issued with dangerous building notices by the Southland District Council. Council building control manager Kevin O'Connor said concerns had been raised with Council about the condition of an overhanging balcony and veranda at street frontages of 206, 208 and 212 Great North Road, Winton along with concerns about the stability of brick and a chimney at the rear of the properties.

"A building control officer has inspected the properties and found the balcony and veranda to be in a poor state of repair. There is deterioration around the structural supports that raises concern about their ongoing stability," Mr O'Connor said.

Council has contacted the owners of the properties on two occasions requesting that they engage a structural engineer to investigate the buildings structural integrity. Unfortunately there has been no response, so Council has had to issue dangerous building notices requiring engineering investigation.

"These buildings are on the main street and are in the historic precinct of Winton, so it is essential they are investigated by an engineer and if remedial work is necessary it is carried out in consultation with the Historic Places Trust," Mr O'Connor said.