Residents from 131 apartments have been evacuated after concerns were raised for the structural integrity of a unit block at Mascot tonight.
Shortly after 6pm (Friday 14 June 2019), concerns were raised for the structural integrity of a building on Bourke Street, near Church Avenue, Mascot.
Police and Fire & Rescue NSW officers arrived a short time later. As a precaution, the affected building and surrounding buildings were evacuated.
A number of residents left the building of their own accord.
Fire & Rescue NSW and Police are assisting people to leave the building at this time.
A temporary shelter has been established at Mascot Town Hall, on the corner of Coward Road and Botany Road, while residents can wait for the ‘all clear’.
Engineers and building managers remain on scene to determine the integrity and safety of the affected floors,
There were no reported injuries during the incident.
Evacuated residents are advised to use the “Register Find Reunite” site https://register.redcross.org.au/
to let people know you are safe, to look for people you know who may be affected, and to reunite you to connect to family, friends and loved ones.
Bourke Street and Church Avenue remain closed. For the latest traffic information motorists are advised to visit www.livetraffic.com.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
