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Resident Meeting Update - 8th October 2024

Thank you to everyone that attended our last monthly resident's meeting on 8th October. Please see a copy of the minutes below - these can also be viewed in full by clicking here.

Project summary:

  • Scaffolding has been erected to the entire building
  • Summerhouse has been erected in the rear garden
  • We are currently removing the current external wall cladding system and installing a new fire rated system to match the existing look of the block
  • Roof inspection has been undertaken

Actions from last meeting:

  • Obtain samples: Samples will be on site next week
  • Bike shed: The Fire Officer has said the bike shed and the back gate are safe to leave in place
  • Intrusive survey: No residents have volunteered, we will need to get in 10% of the properties to undertake the inspection

Time for the meeting: There has been confusion about the time for the meetings and what time is best for the residents. The residents decided that 6.30pm was the best time. The residents asked for the next residents meeting that someone from the estates team and the property manager attend.

Weekly update change to fortnightly?

Now the site is fully set up we would like to know whether residents would like us to change the weekly update to fortnightly? Residents have decided fortnightly updates would be more informative. Resident's have also asked us to report on progress against our project plan in the newsletters.

Last month's key steps:

  • The fire engineer was on site last week and we are expecting his report next week
  • Thank you to those residents that gave us access for the lights and flues
  • The consultant's engineers report has been received and we are discussing with those who are involved, the best way forward
  • We are continuing to strip the cladding

This month's key steps:

  • Cladding is nearly finished
  • Drawings will be delivered on site next week and cladding will start being installed from 21st October. We will start with the front elevation and work our way down
  • The Fire Engineer was on site last week, we will be expecting his report next week
  • We would like to thank all residents that gave us access into your property for the flues and balcony lights
  • The Designer's report has been received and we are discussing with those who are involved, the best way forward

Questions:

Q: Is the project delayed?
A: The project isn't currently delayed but if we are to get new windows then this may delay the programme.

Q: When is the cladding starting?
A: The cladding will commence on 21st October we will start on the east elevation (front) from the top level working downwards. When completed we will move onto the next elevation.

Q: Why has the stripping on the cladding not yet been completed?
A: Because we did not want the cavity's to be left open which would allow rats to gain access. We have now worked out a method of doing this work and not allowing the rats to get in.

Please join us for the next meeting taking place on Tuesday 12th November at 6.30pm