Thread: Fears of defects in Melbourne's tallest building

Originally Posted by bob10

Opal Tower builders in trouble again.


Opal Tower builder in second defect scare: Rosebery residents warned

What’s this got to do with Melbourne?

Originally Posted by Homestar

What’s this got to do with Melbourne?

In July, residents of Melbourne’s Australia 108 building reported significant movement and large cracking sounds in what is set to become Australia’s second-tallest building.

I have to add that, I take all this click-bait with a pinch of salt.

It's like various transport authorities claiming they've detected X number of heavy vehicles with defects, of which Y had brake defects. A stoplight out is classified as a brake defect.

Creaks and groans from a building expanding and contracting doesn't indicate imminent, catastrophic failure, but it does sell advertising space.

I meant Bobs post - all 3 buildings mentioned in the article were in Sydney. Or do we change the name to ‘Australia’s **** Buildings’? 😁

Originally Posted by Homestar

What’s this got to do with Melbourne?

It's to do with the building industry. And it belongs here. For continuity. Nothing more, nothing less.