NSW inquiry told three more Icon-built Sydney projects under investigation for alleged defects

 A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard the state's building commissioner is investigating defects in three other apartment blocks constructed by the builder behind the beleaguered Opal Tower.

The inquiry is looking into the state's building regulations and heard from the state's Building Commissioner, David Chandler on Monday.

Mr Chandler said he was investigating defects in Lindfield Village at 23-41 Lindfield Avenue, the Avantra Apartments at 659-669 Gardeners Road, Mascot, and another apartment block at 1-31 Victoria Street in Roseville.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-22/nsw-inquiry-told-three-more-icon-sydney-buildings-investigated/100640958






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