The Mascot Towers complex in Sydney's inner south was evacuated in June 2019 Residents have been unable to return due to major cracks found in the building Retailers including a supermarket on the ground floor have continued to trade Access to those businesses was originally going to be blocked by December 18 A reprieve moved back a deadline for safety compliance measures to January 29 Mascot Towers Owners Corporation said the fencing was required by SafeWork