At Hilltops Council’s June meeting, Councillor Langford put forward a motion looking to seek a genuine inquiry into the condition and possible action at the former Mercy Care Campbell Street Site in Young.
He urged Council to initiate urgent investigation and compliance action regarding the condition of the former Mercy Care site, and to ensure Council is formally advised of any safety, structural and amenity issues requiring remediation by the property owner.
Council unanimously voted to facilitate the compliance team to undertake an urgent and complete investigation into the state of disrepair of the site and provide a formal written report to Councillors on the safety, structural and amenity issues that need to be addressed by the owners.
Councillor Langford said in the motion, “This building has been unoccupied for over 20 years and has been left by the owners to deteriorate into a vandalised eyesore on one of the main entrances to town. Not only is it an eyesore, but its dilapidated state has attracted squatters and led to an increase in the amount of vermin in the adjacent areas.
“I understand that there’s a process and protocol to be followed in relation to undertaking this process, which makes the inspection of the premises a priority, given years of inaction have resulted in the current condition of these buildings.”
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