Emergency repairs to building
repair work has started to prop up a dilapidated building which put the public at risk.
Anglesey Council have stepped in to save the derelict building on lower Street, a main artery into Holyhead.
The dreadful condition of the building, formerly the site of the Crown meant the authority had to carry out work prop up the building to avoid it collapsing.
An Anglesey Council spokesman said the council
EMERGENCY
Market
Restaurant,
was conducting the emergency work “in response to local community concerns regarding the very poor condition of 91-95
Street.” Council Building Control
Jones, who is co-ordinating the work, said: “Unfortunately the building has lain derelict for a number of years.
“Following advice from consultant engineers, who identified the condition of the building becoming critical, the Council has felt it necessary to undertake urgent propping
Market
Manager, Gareth
works to prevent its potential immediate collapse.
“We can only apologise for the inconvenience to town centre users and pedestrians while the work is ongoing and hope the matter can be speedily resolved in consultation with the owner of the property.”
Work to provide the structural support to the property is due to commence in the very near future and will be undertaken by local contractors
Hire Ltd Civil Engineers of Caergeiliog advised by Cadarn Consulting Engineers.
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