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Minister Moves to Demolish Gordon Wilson Flats Amid Safety Concerns

4/13/2026

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Tenants were evicted from the Gordon Wilson Flats in 2012 due to safety concerns.
The building has deteriorated since the eviction.
Victoria University acquired the site for a development project that failed.
Minister Chris Bishop announced plans to remove the building's heritage status, enabling demolition without consent.
The university posted a $7.7 million surplus in 2025 and remains at medium-high risk per the Tertiary Education Commission.

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Story summary

Tenants were evicted from the Gordon Wilson Flats in 2012 due to safety concerns.
The building has deteriorated since the eviction.
Victoria University acquired the site for a development project that failed.
Minister Chris Bishop announced plans to remove the building's heritage status, enabling demolition without consent.
The university posted a $7.7 million surplus in 2025 and remains at medium-high risk per the Tertiary Education Commission.