The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has filed indictable charges against a construction company over a roof collapse at the Kew Recreation Centre in late 2022.
ADCO Group Pty Ltd and its nominee director John Conroy face a total of 18 charges including 8 indictable offences.
This follows a two-year VBA investigation into the collapse of a large section of a structural steel framework during the redevelopment of the Kew Recreation Centre.
The VBA alleges ADCO Group knowingly carried out building work outside of what was allowed under their building permit.
This includes that the company fabricated and erected a steel roof truss containing four spliced sections, instead of a single length of steel as required under the permit.
The VBA also alleges that the welding of the structural steel framework was non-compliant and the steel used in the truss did not meet Australian standards.
If found guilty ADCO Group's nominee director John Conroy could face imprisonment and a fine of up to $108,000 on each charge. The company also faces fines of up to $540,000 for each offence.
The VBA continues to investigate other practitioners associated with the build and has inspected other ADCO projects.
The case will return to the Magistrates Court on 19 May for a committal mention.
