Business within the Mascot Towers have been told they can stay open after structural defects were found in the facade of the building.

A legal letter, sent seven days ago, warned: “from December 18 your lot will no longer be accessible.”

Co-owner of Mascot IGA Xpress, Ward Mellick, told Chris Smith they were told yesterday they can stay until January.

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