Resident update - July

Welcome to your resident's update from Equans. This is a great way for us to keep you up to date with all the work that has been going on so far and what we expect to achieve going forward.

If you have any queries about the works being undertaken by Equans, please direct your query to your appointed Resident Liaison Officer, Trevon Mengot by calling 07811704593.

As you will be aware, Equans has been appointed by Southern Housing to replace cladding and associated fire remediation works at Whytecliffe Road.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: No parking allowed on site. A parking ticket will be issued to unauthorised vehicles parked within the bulding.

Works update:

Replacement of balcony decking: We will start with two pilots - dates to be confirmed. When we start to install your new decking, we will need to isolate your boiler to carry out stripping of the cladding on your balcony. You will receive 7 days notice - all balconies should be completely clear to allow workers access. If not, we will not be able to carry out any work i.e. bamboo nettings etc.

Brick repairs: This week there will be some minor brickwork repairs and cleaning, so you will see contractors on the scaffold carrying out the works. We will try our best to keep the noise to a minimum, so that we are not disruptive. Please note that we have the respite facilities ready for your use.

Fire stopping and redecoration of communal areas: We are carrying out some work within the internal communal areas for fire stopping works on all levels, but we will not need access to your homes. Once completed the redecoration works will take place.

Under croft: We have started works in the entrance of the building, taking down old material from the ceiling to investigate water leaks before installing the new materials.

Access to your home: We will resume gas flue isolations - the remaining flats will be contacted by Trevon to book an appointment for when these works can be completed.

Monthly residents meeting: We would like to invite you to our next residents meeting taking place on 3rd August on Microsoft Teams from 6pm - we will send you a link.

Reminder: Please can all residents avoid parking in the under croft or surrounding areas of the building, as it is a building site and also a breach of health and safety to our fire plan.

We advise all residents to close their windows to prevent dust and debris from entering your flat during working hours. We would also like to kindly ask all residents to inform the site team of any contractors or deliveries during our working hours (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri) to avoid any disruptions to the works.

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