A month later, a report tabled at the council meeting said receiver KordaMentha had agreed to investigate issues including the "alleged undermining of the adjacent premises".

But the Belmorgan company behind the project, SPV 7 Pty Ltd, has since had a liquidator appointed to wind it up after the Office of State Revenue took action to recoup more than $115,000 it is owed.

None of the promised reports have been received by the council.

"We are still working with the liquidators and the private certifier to discuss remedies to address residents' concerns," a council spokesperson said.

Residents advocate Rod Plant said he was not aware of any explanation or possible solutions being provided to neighbouring residents six months after they revealed their difficult situation.

The fate of the development is also in limbo despite assurances in April that construction would resume in six to eight weeks and be completed by the end of the year.

The only activity on the site since then was when contractors were sent in last month to take down hoardings outside the complex. That action was taken because the lack of lighting had been flagged as a safety issue for pedestrians at night. The removal of the hoarding angered union official Mick Lane, however, with claims the site would become a "death trap".