Released 11/09/2019
Access Canberra has today issued a Stop Work Notice in relation to a construction site in the Woden area.
The development relates to the construction of eight dwellings on a consolidated block of land.
Access Canberra alleges that building work had occurred without a building approval having been issued for the works.
ACT Construction Occupations Registrar Ben Green said it was frustrating that parts of the industry are still not getting the message when it came to ensuring works undertaken were done so with the correct approvals.
“A building approval is not a ‘nice to have’ or negotiable - it is the law,” he said.
“The building approval process confirms that proposed building work meets building standards, including for the fire safety, structural soundness and accessibility of a building.
“Works must not start unless the approval is in place however this incident today unfortunately again demonstrates that some builders are not getting the fundamentals right.
“We will continue to investigate this matter, but this acts as a further reminder that we will take action where it is identified that building work has occurred without the required approvals in place.”
Mr Green said the Stop Work Notice would remain in place until Access Canberra were satisfied all approvals were in place.
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