Property Management

Warning on walls danger

Old concrete shadow block walls could be disasters waiting to happen, building authorities say.

Tuesday, February 10th 2004

Building inspectors from all three Taranaki councils yesterday advised owners of the ornamental concrete fences, most of which were built more than 20 years ago, to have them checked if they were concerned about their structural strength.

A low wall, built of the once popular concrete product, fell on two New Plymouth children who were climbing on it on Saturday.

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Unity First Home Buyer special	3.99
ICBC	4.25
SBS FirstHome Combo	4.29
Co-operative Bank - First Home Special	4.35
TSB Special	4.39
Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ	4.45
ANZ Special	4.49
ASB Bank	4.49
SBS Bank Special	4.49
Unity Special	4.49
Westpac Special	4.49

Westpac Special	4.45
SBS Bank Special	4.49
BNZ - Std	4.49
TSB Special	4.49
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ANZ Special	4.49
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ASB Bank	4.49
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ICBC	4.59
Wairarapa Building Society	4.59

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ICBC	4.99
BNZ - Std	4.99
AIA - Go Home Loans	5.15
ASB Bank	5.15
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Warning on walls danger

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