A severe weather warning has been cancelled for the Illawarra this afternoon.Peak gusts of up to 90km/h were predicted, exceeding the estimated 76km/h winds that buckled WIN Stadium’s western grandstand roof last week.The Bureau of Meteorology predicted winds averaging 45km/h in the morning, intensifying to 55km/h during the afternoon thanks to a strong cold front blowing up from the state’s south.Gusts of 41km/h were recorded about 4pm in Bellambi, while gusts of 50km/h were recorded in Albion Park.All eyes were on the beleaguered western grandstand supported by five crane.The roof buckled after 16mm bolts, which held the truss together, snapped in high winds.But a Department of Finance and Services spokesman said today’s gales were not expected to cause further problems."We have been advised by the builder that appropriate measures have been taken to ensure the stadium is safe and secure," he said.
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