Update 25/09/2024

Block H:

• Building control has been signed off.
• Southern Housing’s Affordable Rent Team have visited the block, and no issues have been raised.
• IFI items are still being worked through and completed.

Block G1:

• HG are progressing and completing final snags in the block (communal and individual properties).
• The balcony coppings have been agreed and ordered.
• Sales have visited and are generally pleased with the progress. There are some final snagging items which are being worked on. A new lock and leave date will be agreed once all snagging is completed.
• All of the AOV guard rails have now been installed with the final brick infills taking place this week.
• The AOV’s have arrived on site (earlier than anticipated), once installed they will need to be signed off by IFI.
• IFI items are still being worked through and completed.
• Building control sign-off is still due the 11th of October.

Block G2:

• Snagging is still ongoing in communal areas and individual properties.
• IFI items are still being worked through and completed.
• All AOV guard rails have been installed apart from level 1 on the South elevation.
• The AOV’s have arrived on site (earlier than anticipated), once installed they will need to be signed off by IFI.
• Sales visited and are generally pleased with the progress. This block is slightly behind G1.
• Balcony installation work is still underway.

Once all AOVs are installed, HG will carry out life safety test in preparation for a building control visit on the 1^st October for block G1 and G2. Practical completion for both blocks is still scheduled for the 24^th of October.

Externals/general:

• The External Wall System (EWS1) inspection has gone ahead and we await certification.
• We are still awaiting costs and timescales to increase the EPC ratings in 29 properties.
• Final work to the Level 1 and level 6 terraces are underway and being completed.
• HG are continuing to install copings, soffits and soffit trims.
• Carpark works continue.
• HG are progressing with brickwork snagging
• HG are progressing with completing outstanding external mastic works.

Planning Conditions:

We still await confirmation Condition 12 has been discharged.

Building Safety Regulation (BSR):

Our Design and Technical Team has just completed their first review of all documentation and have provided our Senior Development Manager with a list of actions and comments. This is a really positive step. In my next update I hope to advise on progress.

Sales Update:

Firestopping works have been completed in the show home and marketing suite.

In my last update I stated I believe a practical completion for G1 and G2 is the end of November. I still feel this is a reasonable date in which to achieve practical completion.

I still anticipate a move-in date of March 2025.

Our next update:

I will aim to update you again on the 24^th of October 2024