Mayor intends to use new
powers to compel building inspections
Wellington
Mayor Justin Lester is welcoming the Government’s
emergency earthquake legislation which will give councils
the power to compel building owners to conduct structural
engineers checks following earthquakes.
“I
certainly plan to be using these powers in the event of
future earthquakes,” he says.
“After an
earthquake like the ones we have just had, Wellingtonians
want to know that urgent steps are being taken to get their
buildings checked as quickly as possible.”
“Right now, the responsibility lies solely with the
building owner. That’s not good enough and I’m pleased
to the see the Government giving councils more powers to
make sure these checks are done.”
“Robust, high
quality safety checks are a vital part of ensuring
Wellingtonians have confidence in their city and that we are
keeping people safe. It is reassuring to know we will have
the power to make them happen quickly in the event of future
earthquakes or
aftershocks.”
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