Update 23/10/2024

Good afternoon,

Kindly find the latest update regarding Wharf 21 below:

Updates from the Construction team

Block H:

• IFI items continue to be worked through and completed.

Block G1:

• Quality control checks have now been completed on G1 with all internal snagging (communal and internal apartments) signed off. Level 1 and level 6 terraces are yet to be signed off.
• IFI items continue to be worked through.
• The balcony copings have been installed and completed.
• Sales have visited and are generally pleased with the progress and standards of the plots. A new ‘lock and leave’ date will be agreed once the fireproofing work has been completed. An additional visit will take place with Sales before the homes are ‘locked and left’. Lock and leave is when all parties agree that physically the property is ready for occupation and it will be locked with no one accessing except for routine inspection. Southern will reinspect each property ahead occupation.
• All AOV work has been completed and commissioned. We await IFI sign off.
• Building control sign-off was due on the 11^th of October but has been postponed due to ongoing IFI ‘snagging.’ Once IFI snagging is complete, the Building Control Inspector is ready to give the certificate for this block. We hope to achieve building control sign off in approximately two weeks-time.
• Life safety testing has been completed. This was checked and signed off by building control on Tuesday 1^st of October.
• Cappings to all areas and mastic has been completed.

Block G2:

• Quality control checks have now been completed on 33 plots with all internal snagging to apartments signed off. The remaining 11 plots, the communal areas, externals and podiums are due to be sign off next.
• IFI items continue to be worked through.
• All AOV work has been completed and commissioned. We await IFI sign off.
• Balcony installation works are now successfully complete.
• Life safety testing has been completed. This was checked and signed off by building control on Tuesday 1^st of October.
• Cappings to all areas and mastic has been completed.

Practical completion for both blocks is now scheduled for the 27^th November 2024.

Externals/general:

• Final work to the Level 1 and level 6 terraces are still underway and being completed.
• The plant room roof has been completed.
• The External Wall System (EWS1) inspection has gone ahead and we await certification
• We have received the costings and work schedule to increase the EPC ratings in 29 properties from a C to a B. Due to intrusive work, subsequent delay and cost which are involved, we will not be pursuing this work.
• HG have installed copings, soffits and soffit trims.
• Carpark works have been completed.
• HG have completed brickwork snagging.

Party Wall Agreement:

Building Control have agreed to revert to the original condition linked to the Party Wall Agreement and are now able to sign off building control for Block G2. This means there will be no additional delays due to the Party Wall Agreement.

Planning Conditions:

We are still pushing for Condition 12 to be completed as soon as possible, though this does not need to be submitted until three months after occupation of the homes.

Building Safety Regulation (BSR):

We have received revised documents back from third parties following the first review. These documents are now being reviewed by our employer’s agent which will then be submitted to our Design and Technical Team for another review. We believe that the provisional March occupation remains achievable.

Updates from the Sale Team:

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce Robyn McQueen, who will be working with the Sales and Construction Team to provide consistent and adequate updates for our customers at Wharf 21. Part of this involves Robyn producing and updating a customer webpage for Wharf 21 purchasers.

The advantage of the webpage is that it keeps all the information in one place for you to look at in your own time. Robyn will add more information as it becomes available and in response to your requests.

The webpage will contain the following features:

• General information about the development
• Your questions – for you to add questions and read what others have asked
• Updates - contains fortnightly updates.
• Who’s listening – details of key contacts
• Progress – a timeline of key milestones
• FAQs – Frequently asked questions and our responses.
• Document library – for brochures, archived FAQs etc
• Photos

In our next update we will provide the link for you to register and instructions. Just so you know, the requirements to sign up are minimal, but if you have any difficulty Robyn will be on hand to assist. You will need access to a SMART phone, tablet or computer. Further information will be provided in our next update.

Next update

You will receive your next update by Thursday 7^th November 2024.

Kind regards