Maitland City Council is reviewing a report about the state of Maitland gaol, however has declined to release its findings publicly.
Specialist consultants completed an assessment of the 170-year-old historic site at the end of July, which was closed early this year due to safety concerns, including significant electrical and fire safety issues.
The Newcastle Herald requested further details of the findings, however council declined the requested, saying staff were currently reviewing the report and would develop the scope of works for the gaol's remediation, including cost and timeframe.
Maitland City Council general manager Jeff Smith said the report was expected to be presented to councillors by the end of the year.
"We are currently in caretaker mode with the Local Government election in September, council officers will use this opportunity to develop the scope of works so that they can present the current status of the site as well as options for the path forward to the newly elected Council," Mr Smith said.
"We will also continue to engage with the NSW Government which owns the site about what funding might be available to conduct repair works."
"We are working with a complex historical site and I am unable to provide a reopening timeframe at this stage, the safety of staff and visitors remains the priority."
Permanent staff remain temporarily assigned to other locations while investigations continue.
