Works update - November 2023

06 Dec 2023

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, Sanusi Conteh by calling 07855 967 608.


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

Our progress so far:

  • Brickwork survey completed
  • 100% of existing cladding has been taken out
  • Completed all fire stopping surveys for internal common areas in all levels of the building
  • Boiler isolation ongoing
  • Brickwork repairs around windows and cladding works ongoing
  • Access granted next door to remove high-level panels on North East elevation

Reminders: All balconies to be cleared of items to prevent any interruption to the works.

Cherry picker MEWP machine currently on site in front of bin store to remove high-level panels.

Santa's Grotto: We are organising a Santa's Grotto for children of Cygnus Court and Whytecliffe Road South at 53 Whytecliffe Road South on Friday 22nd December starting at 8.30am - all are welcome!

We're closing for the festive holiday: We will be closing our site from Friday 22nd December and re-opening Tuesday 2nd January 2024. If you have an emergency during this period please call our out of hours number on 0800 328 7244. From all of us at Equans, we wish you a very happy festive period and a prosperous new year!

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