Works Update - February 2023

Following on from the previous newsletter, the information below is to provide an update on the programme about the fire safety works currently being delivered at Seaton Point.

To see a full copy of the February newsletter, please click here.

The fire safety works to replace the window and the cladding (External Wall Insulation - EWI) is dependent on gaining access to every property. This means that any delays in gaining access to a home will impact on all residents and delay the scaffold strike.

We would like to thank all the residents who've allowed us access to complete some window installations but due to access issues we have had to split the programme into two parts. We understand that these works are highly disruptive, and Hackney and Equans both have dedicated staff with whom you can discuss potential measures to assist you while the works take place.

Our priority is to ensure that this project is completed as quickly as possible, to leave residents with a building which is improved for fire safety and energy efficiency standards.

Our progress to date

We have been working at the building since May 2021 and unfortunately the project has been delayed. While a lot of this relates to discoveries made in the autumn of 2021, once works started a lot of residents refused access to install the temporary fire alarms.

We started to replace bedroom and kitchen windows in October 2022 and to date 67 properties have been started, with stage 1 completions to approximately 56 properties.

The 12 properties on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors cannot be fully completed until the cladding has been removed and the scaffolding has been struck down to these floors.

We started the winter gardens on the North West elevation in January 2023 and due to weather conditions these works are progressing slowly as the fire retardant paint will not dry unless the temperature is above 5 degrees.

Works are progressing slowly, but stage 1 is almost complete. Please remember that for the winter gardens installation we must start on the top floor, then work our way down the block.

56 window and kitchen windows are complete, works are underway at 11 and 17 have yet to be started. In addition to these stats the winter garden works have started in six properties on the North West corner.

We have also been replacing boiler flues to meet the current gas safety regulations and some boiler relocation works were needed to certain properties. We will return to each property at a later date to fit the fire retardant panel which has to be ordered after the measurements have been taken. This appointment will be approximately six weeks after the installation of the flue. Decoration to the chimney stack has been completed.