General News
18 September, 2024
Talks with owner on fire clean-up
LODDON Shire Council has started talks for the clean-up of Inglewood’s historic W. Jennings store destroyed by fire two weeks ago. Fire broke out in the 1866 building about 3pm and the facade had to been knocked down that evening after it had...
LODDON Shire Council has started talks for the clean-up of Inglewood’s historic W. Jennings store destroyed by fire two weeks ago.
Fire broke out in the 1866 building about 3pm and the facade had to been knocked down that evening after it had become unsafe.
Protective fencing was placed in front of rubble of the Brooke Street property in the hours after the authorised demolition.
A council spokesperson said on Tuesday: “Council is working with the landowner who will be required under the building regulations to obtain a building permit to carry out the clean-up and any further works if required, to make the building structurally sound.
“The works will require a registered building practitioner in the category of Demolition. These contractors are experienced in the required disposal of the demolition materials.”
A gofundme appeal started by Inglewood resident Dean Lonza has raised $1430 to assist building owner David Oakley after the fire.
Mr Oakley, who had operated his general hardware store from the building for more than 30 years is continuing to sell chickens to customers.