Resident drop-in session minutes - 14th December

We are pleased to share with you, the minutes from our last Resident's drop-in session from 14th December 2023. If you have any queries or concerns about the works being carried out by Equans, please contact your site team.

Christmas Closure

Works stop on Friday 22nd December 2023 and resume on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

Update/project overview:

• Scaffolding began coming down week commencing 4th December for phases 1 & 2
• Scaffolding on the corner of phase 1 will be taken down after Christmas
• Hoist will be relocated to phase 3
• January 2024 - April work will be on the final phase - phase 3 elevation
• On site welfare facilities have been upgraded to include a large canteen to accommodate larger on site numbers of staff

Progress update

• Balcony drainage: All but four properties have been surveyed and NHG have instructed us to carry out remedial re-screeding works as necessary. All balconies are being treated to improve the removal of lying water. Works to phase 1 are complete and phase 2 works have commenced
• Terrace insulation: Ashton Fire reviewed on 10th August 2023 and confirmed replacement is not needed
• Statutory works on high street: Forecast completion date mid-November

Phase 3:

• Scaffolding at 100%
• Removal of cladding - 90% complete
• Removal of existing cladding - 90% complete
• Installation of new sheathing board - 5% complete
• Installation of EPDM around openings - 5% complete

Programme Completion Dates:

• Phase 1 West & South Elevations: 23rd Jan 2023 - 19th Dec 2023. Delayed due to balcony remedial works
• Phase 2 High Street & Plaza: 13th Mar 2023 - 19th Dec 2023. Delayed due to balcony remedial works and statutory authority works
• Phase 3 Courtyard: 1st May 2023 - 8th Apr 2024. Delayed due to balcony remedial works
• Site decant: End of April 2024