On Wednesday 22 July 2026, a section of a temporary shoring wall at the former Ashmore Precinct construction site, near the corner of Mitchell Road and Macdonald Street, Erskineville, partially collapsed during remediation and early works. No injuries were reported.

The site’s principal contractor has undertaken immediate stabilisation and rectification works and continues to manage the matter with specialist engineers and SafeWork NSW.

Independent engineering advice has confirmed that the footings and foundations of neighbouring buildings are outside the zone of influence of the affected section of the shoring wall.

The City of Sydney has implemented precautionary road closures in the surrounding area while investigations and works continue.

We understand these closures are affecting local residents, businesses and road users, and we apologise for the disruption.

Coronation and the principal contractor are working with the City of Sydney to support the reopening of affected roads when it is safe to do so.

Road closures may change as works progress. Please refer to the City of Sydney and Live Traffic NSW for the latest information.

For construction-related enquiries, please contact Sydney Civil at community@sydneycivil.com.au.

Bus services may also be affected. Please refer to Transport for NSW for the latest service and diversion information.

We recognise the concern and disruption this incident has caused for neighbouring residents and the broader community.

We are continuing to provide updates to nearby residents, building and strata managers, local stakeholders and the Erskineville Precinct Construction Liaison Committee as further information becomes available.

Updates will also be published on this page.

For project enquiries or feedback, please contact the Erskineville Community team at erskineville@coronation.com.au.