Cracked Opal Tower report due for release
An expert report on the cracked Opal Tower in Sydney is due to be released after residents spent an 18th night away from home.
The newly-built tower in Sydney Olympic Park was evacuated on Christmas Eve after cracks found in the building sparked fears it would collapse.
Engineering experts Mark Hoffman and John Carter, who have been commissioned by the state government to conduct an independent investigation, are expected to release their final report on Friday.
They are expected to address rectification plans and the safety of the building.
Last week the pair said they'd found no evidence of issues with the foundations of the building.
Some residents have spent every night since in temporary accommodation awaiting the all clear.
Developer Ecove, which has previously said the building is high quality, said on Wednesday remediation work could take weeks.
Tower builder Icon has full liability on the design and construction, meaning it has led the repair works.
It last week defended gutting some apartments in order to allow equipment to prop up the concrete slabs separating each floor.
