City of Fremantle to consider demolishing ‘dangerous’ Beach Street property

Metropolis Fremantle councillors will vote this week on demolishing a “harmful” property within the coronary heart of the port metropolis that has stood unfinished for greater than a decade.

Metropolis officers say the 12 strata heaps at 5 Seaside Avenue — which had been as soon as destined to be vacationer lodging — have fallen right into a state of disrepair and are actually recommending the council challenge a demolition order to take away the danger to the general public.

The four-storey multi-residential growth — which has remained incomplete since 2010 — was discovered to have widespread deterioration and weathering of constructing components, in depth vandalism, an accumulation of disused materials and proof of “drug exercise” and “squatting” throughout a 2023 web site inspection.

“The location has fallen right into a state of dilapidation and is steadily topic to unauthorised entry, together with by minors,” a report mentioned.

“Repairs on entrance gates have been undertaken on three events after metal bars had been eliminated by individuals looking for entry to the location.

“On the 2 most up-to-date events, town undertook the repairs in lieu of well timed motion by homeowners.”

Council reviews mentioned unlawful occupation, transient tenants and works in contravention of council approvals had been going down on the property since 2004.

Growth approval for the Seaside Avenue web site to change into a vacationer mainstay was sought in 2009 however refused by the Metropolis of Fremantle. That call was subsequently overturned by the State Administrative Tribunal however approval for the location lapsed after two years.

The property, which is close to pub favorite the Australia Lodge, is reported to not have any heritage itemizing — however officers nonetheless need the “historic constructing facade” preserved upon demolition.

Fremantle councillors are scheduled to vote on Wednesday, with officers additionally recommending authorized motion if a demolition order is just not complied with.