We would like to inform you that our Osprey Court and Kingfisher Court sites will be shutting for the festive holiday from Monday 23rd December and re-opening on Thursday 2nd January 2025.
In the event of an emergency during this period, please continue to use our dedicated out of hours number - 0800 328 7244.
If you see any unauthorised people trying to access the scaffold or our site during this period, please call the police.
From everyone in the site team, we hope you enjoy the festive break.
Thank you to all those that attended our last resident's meeting on Tuesday 5th December. Below we have included a link for the project update shown at the meeting.
Please click here to view the slide deck,
On behalf of the site teams, Equans would like to wish you a Happy Halloween.
Don't forget, there's a children's Halloween activity pack available to download - click here or alternatively ask your site team for a copy.
Your feedback is invaluable to us - it helps us improve our service offering for future schemes.
If you would like to provide feedback to us regarding the works undertaken by Equans, please contact your allocated Resident Liaison Officer - their details can be found with the 'Your site team' section on the homepage. They will be happy to take your feedback either in person or over the phone.
You can also download and complete our Feedback Form by clicking here - once completed hand it to any member of the Equans site team.
Thank you in advance for providing your feedback.
Welcome to our latest works update for our progress with the works being undertaken at Kingfisher Court.
These updates are provided by members of the site team and are always as up to date as possible, however If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO).
Welcome to your September newsletter - this is a way for us to keep you up date with all the work that has been going on so far and what we expect to achieve going forward.
Summary of the works that have finished:
- Stud install, insulation and Y wall board
- EPDM around windows
- Tyvek membrane
- Brackets and rails
- Fire breaks
- Render carrier boards
- Roof level scaffold removed
- Roof clean
- Top floor communal balcony 95% complete
Further information:
Our team has been working diligently and to uphold the social values to make the garden a special place, following the final removal of the base scaffold. We will also be replacing the tree and new vibrant greenery that will further enrich your community garden.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks for your continued support and patience during the ongoing work on your building. We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to enhance the space you call home.
As a gesture of goodwill, we are pleased to announce that Equans will be replacing the gas lids on your meter boxes at no charge.
Thank you once again for your understanding and support.
Please click here to view the September newsletter in full.
Welcome to our latest works update for our progress with the works being undertaken at Osprey Court.
These updates are provided by members of the site team and are always as up to date as possible, however If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO).
Welcome to your September newsletter - this is a way for us to keep you up date with all the work that has been going on so far and what we expect to achieve going forward.
Summary of the works that have been finished:
- Stud install, insulation and Y wall board
- EPDM around windows
- Tyvek membrane
- Brackets and rails
- Render carrier boards
- Roof level and level 5 scaffold removed
- Roof clean
- Lightening protection installed to roof and tap to building
Further information:
Our team has been working diligently and to uphold the social values to make the garden a special place, following the final removal of the base scaffold.
We will also be replacing the tree and new vibrant greenery that will further enrich your community garden.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks for your continued support and patience during the ongoing work on your building. We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to enhance the space you call home.
As a gesture of goodwill, we are pleased to announce that Equans will be replacing the gas lids on your meter boxes at no charge.
Thank you once again for your understanding and support.
Please click here to view the September newsletter in full.
Thank you to all those that attended our last resident's meting on Thursday 26th September. Below we have included a summary of the minutes.
| Present at meeting |
| Seth Kwakye (SK) |
| Chantel Burton (CB) |
| Kyle Reading (KR) |
| Jonathan Newland (JN) |
| James Porter (JP) |
| Michael Bull (MB) |
JN: In terms of Kingfisher Court, the works undertaken to date are:
- Stud install, insulation and Y wall board 100% complete
- EPDM around windows 100% complete
- Tyvek membrane 100% complete
- Brackets and rails 100% complete
- Fire breaks 100% complete
- Render carrier boards 100% complete
- Roof level scaffold removed
- Roof clean completed
- Lightening protection to roof at Osprey Court which serves Kingfisher Court
- Top floor communal balcony 95% complete
JP enquired as to what had changed on the top roof terrace balcony. To which JN advised that this was being replaced with an aluminium (non-combustible) material.
Upcoming works:
- Complete remaining top coat render (weather permitting)
- Ali deck to lower communal balcony to be completed
- Ali deck to private balconies to be completed
- Fire stopping (injectaclad from GF to 1st floor)
- All other accessories to building to be completed
- All other accessories to building to be completed i.e. downpipes
- Final clean
- Continuation of scaffold removal
Works to communal balconies and private balconies are still ongoing. Our aim is to complete the top level, which is currently at 95% approximately, and then progress with the work on the lower balconies, the move onto the private balconies. It was re-iterated that we still need for everyone to clear their balcony. Written reminder letters will be issued requesting residents to clear all materials from all balconies.
MB advised that works on the fire stopping for the Injectaclad - from ground floor to 1st floor is still under discussion and is hoping to have this signed off by the end of this month.
MB also advised that the brickwork from around the flues and installed stainless steel sleeves have also been removed, and as such it is also fire rated there now. He informed the meeting that this will be replicated to the vents to the brickwork.
MB further stated that landscaping works will be carried out once we have completed rendering at first floor level and scaffolding has been removed.
SK: We will be replacing the tree that was removed.
A number of questions were put forward by JP, which were answered as follows:
JN: We are also installing new downpipes, which is still ongoing. JP: What are the downpipes for; is this to collect rainwater? MB: It's to collect the rainwater from the roof and the balconies.
JN: James, do you have any security issues that you may have or any of the residents? JP: No, I think everything is fine.
JN: Regarding the social values when the scaffold is removed, and everything is clear we will install new lids to gas meter boxes. SK: That is being done as a goodwill gesture from Equans to the residents of Kingfisher.
JP: When do you expect the scaffolding to be fully removed? MB: Once rendering works have been completed, it will be removed lift by lift weather permitting. We will keep you informed.
JP: When will the EW1 forms be issued? SK: That will be issued after the final completion certificate. It will be issued after that. MB: That normally takes about 5-6 weeks after we have completed the works.
To view the minutes in full, please click here.
We'd like to make you aware of a recent change to your site team.
Your previous Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael has now left the team. Replacing him is Fred Bygrave.
As your new RLO, Fred is your first and main point of contact for any queries, questions or concerns you may have regarding the works being undertaken by Equans at Osprey Court and Kingfisher Court.
Contact details for Fred can be found within the 'Your site team' section or by clicking here.
Please join us in welcoming Fred to the scheme.
Welcome to our latest works update for our progress with the works being undertaken at Kingfisher Court.
These updates are provided by members of the site team and are always as up to date as possible, however If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael on 07402 861 522.
Welcome to your July newsletter - this is a way for us to keep you up date with all the work that has been going on so far and what we expect to achieve going forward.
Our progress to date:
The cladding contractor has completed 90% of the deconstruction works. Preparation work has commenced to install additional studs and Y wall board.
Security reminder:
Regarding the issue with trespassers, we have added additional fencing to help prevent access to the scaffold from the alleyway. We have a security alarm that is set every evening. Please remain vigilant if any trespassers are seen on the scaffold please call the Police immediately.
Further information:
Movement in properties due to works: Any movement or new damage noticed in your property should be reported to the site team. This will be recorded to be completed at the end of the project.
We would still like your ideas for post-project on ways to renew the back garden area. For example, garden gnomes, birdfeeders etc.
Monthly resident's meeting:
We would like to invite you all to the next resident's meeting on Wednesday 24th July.
The meeting will take place from 6.30-7.30pm via Microsoft Teams - a link will be sent out.
During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to provide your views, concerns and to ask questions. Representatives from both Equans and Southern Housing will be present.
We look forward to meeting you all.
Please click here to view the July newsletter in full.
Welcome to our latest works update for our progress with the works being undertaken at Osprey Court.
These updates are provided by members of the site team and are always as up to date as possible, however If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael on 07402 861 522.
Welcome to your July newsletter - this is a way for us to keep you up date with all the work that has been going on so far and what we expect to achieve going forward.
Our progress to date:
- Installation of carrier boards on all levels
- Completion of insulation installation on various elevations
- Completion of horizontal substructure installation
Further information: Movement in properties due to works: If you notice any new cracks appearing in your property please report this to your site team.
We would appreciate any ideas that you may have on ways to renew the back garden area post-project. For example, garden gnomes, birdfeeders etc.
Monthly resident's meeting: We would like to invite you all to the next resident's meeting on Wednesday 24th July. The meeting will take place from 6-6.30pm via Microsoft Teams - a link will be sent to you. We look forward to seeing you.
Please click here to view the July newsletter in full.
Kingfisher Court Resident Newsletters
Kingfisher Resident Meeting_Dec24.pdf (115 KB) (pdf)
