Dangerous cladding

Sydney councils fail to respond to taskforce cladding concerns, Minister Matt Kean fears Grenfell Tower inferno repeat

ELEVEN councils across Sydney and the Central Coast have failed to respond to requests to investigate buildings that could repeat the devastating Grenfell Tower inferno, the State Government claims.

NSW Better Regulation Minister Matt Kean said the councils failed to respond to alarming results relating to potentially deadly cladding linked to last year’s Grenfell apartment tower fire in the UK.

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Sydney Council Failing to Check Dangerous Cladding

07 September 2018

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The NSW State Government says Sydney Council are putting lives at risk by failing to check dodgy building materials.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP told 7 News not only did the council not do inspections, but couldn't be bothered getting back to us.

New Escape Plan for High-Rise Buildings

06 September 2018

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Sydney fire-fighters developed new escape plans for residents living in high-rise towers.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP says we are working hard with Fire and Rescue NSW who have developed rapid response plans.

One of the state’s biggest councils hasn’t carried out fire safety audits

ONE of the state’s biggest councils repeatedly snubbed Fire and Rescue NSW demands to manage deathtrap cladding — the only council in the state to do so.

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Dangerous cladding to be banned in NSW

16 November 2017

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The petroleum based material that is similar to what was used on the Grenfell tower will be banned from use in NSW.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean says fines for those caught using the materials will be more than $1 million for corporations and more than $200,000 for individuals.