Fire and Rescue were called to the apartment block just after 10pm on Thursday after reports of the cracking.
A remediation plan is being developed to address the issue, which is expected to be finalised within a week.
"Aside from public safety, which is our main priority, we will try and do everything possible to reopen the commercial and retail premises and we feel for the owners and their staff, but we have no choice in establishing the public safety exclusion zone," Mr McGuire said."This work will not detract from or delay the work being undertaken on site to restore the structural integrity of Mascot Towers and to get people back into their homes.
A spokesperson for the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner said it had been aware of the possible risks associated with the cracks in the brick facade of the apartment complex. "Early advice is that there is a low probability of an incident occurring. However for public safety temporary exclusion zones have been established. The commissioner’s inquires are ongoing."Last year, Better Regulation Minister Kevin Anderson told the NSW Parliament rental assistance for owners had been extended until next month.
Since then the minister has committed to continuing the emergency assistance accommodation package for the foreseeable future.
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