RESIDENTS in the Masonic Homes villas at Tiwi have received yet another puzzling notice, dated March 6, about the large number of halogen down lights in each residence .
In part, it says that following" remedial work in the ceiling spaces" by Faith Constructions , an inspection by NT WorkSafe has found that there is still work to be undertaken " before the certificate of compliance can be issued" . This means, it continues , that electricians will need to enter the ceiling space again over the next few weeks. All kinds of people , some said to be electricians , have been clambering into the ceilings over many months, others said to be" French boys", probably backpackers, and another person who took photos .
The halogen lights , because they pump out a lot of heat, were going to be removed, then it was decided not to remove them, instead put hoods on them, directing heat downwards.A notice handed out at the time said that while the hoods were being put in place the "electricians " would be on the lookout out for " non compliant or unsafe cabling " which would also be rectified.
The latest bulletin states some down lights may need to be repositioned and some ceilings may need follow up repairs . Why this is so, is not explained . Little Darwin raised this issue , not followed up by the local media , with a post on January 29 headed PUZZLING MASONIC HOMES LIGHTS ISSUE .WorkSafe has been asked to state EXACTLY what is the situation in light (no pun intended) of conflicting previous notices and the obvious questions that need to be answered by this latest statement.
