Statement on Swanston St wall collapse

WorkSafe is continuing to investigate the collapse of the wall which killed three people at a construction site in Swanston St, Carlton, on 28 March 2013.

The investigation’s primary focus is to determine whether any offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) have been committed.

This comprehensive investigation is ongoing, but given the complexity of the task it remains in its relatively early stages and will take some time to complete.

WorkSafe accepts that the tragic circumstances of the deaths of Alexander and Bridget Jones and Marie-Faith Fiawoo create a strong desire for immediate answers, but this desire cannot jeopardise a comprehensive and thorough investigation.

WorkSafe is continuing to make inquiries with relevant authorities, technical experts and others, and to gather evidence and statements from witnesses about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

It continues to work alongside other key authorities investigating the collapse - the Coroner, Victoria Police and the Building Commission.

This investigation will be completed as soon as possible. However, its thoroughness, due process and integrity, all ultimately strongly supportive of the public interest, will not be compromised.