OUTSTANDING ACTIONS

LOBBY POWER:
Workmen now in site clearing out and repairing electrical cupboard.  Need to strip out debris and repair.  This will re-connect caretaker’s office, lobby, gym, stairwell C to power supply – expected to complete by Friday 6th February.

FIRE BRIGADE REPORT:
Inspections completed and awaiting report – no planned date as yet.

GENERAL CLEANING:
Awaiting confirmation from the insurers as to when their insurers will attend to clean the carpets and deodorise the building.  Initial indication is mid next week.

CAR PARK DAMAGE:
Caused by the need to get at power cables – SSE have relaid cables and contractors filled in hole.  New tarmac required – expected to be completed by Thursday the 29th of January.

SECURITY:
Front door lock out of action overnight security guards in place but obsolete fittings may require new unit to be fitted – no planned date as yet.

You may be challenged as to who you are by overnight security.

ENTRYPHONE:
HML await quotes for the temporary and full reinstatement of the system although these are both reliant on an electrical supply.  It will be reconnected as soon as possible – no planned date as yet.

BLOCK C TELEPHONE LINES:
Supplied by BT, they have inspected site and await electrical room remedial work to be completed before starting work – no planned date as yet.

BLOCK C VIRGIN MEDIA CABLE:
Have been informed but no site visit as yet – no planned date as yet.
In the meantime – don’t forget that modern flat-screen TVs can be attached to the standard TV aerial socket and tuned in to Freeview.

BLOCK C LIFT:
Needs full inspection after power re-supply – as soon as HML have a reconnection day for the communal electrics they will ask Arrow Lifts to attend.  No planned date as yet.

COMPLETED ACTIONS

INSURANCE:
Loss adjust has completed visit and all costs/actions are being agreed with insurer as we progress works.

It will not have escaped your attention that there was a fire a Regatta Point last week. Fortunately, the scope of the damage was limited and injuries non-fatal.

We will keep you up to date on events via the website, letters in pigeon holes and notices around the building as appropriate.

LATEST:
Fire Brigade have completed their inspections and we await their formal report which will include any specific actions we need to take to improve our fire resilience.

The loss adjuster has been on site and HML Shaws are giving us significant support in actioning remedial work.  This work will be extensive as, although the fire was contained in an electrical cupboard, much of the wiring and some pipework will need to be replaced.  C Block has power restored to flats but they are without TV, phone or internet.  There is a lot of surface damage to stairwell C and smoke contamination throughout the building.  There is no power in the Caretakers Office or lobby.

Temporary lighting is in operation, where needed, and security personnel are in place as the front door has to remain unlocked due to it being an official fire escape route – so please do not be surprised if you are challenged when entering the building.

We will have plans and estimated timetables in place soon.

In the meantime any small acts of kindness to residents who you see struggling will be much appreciated.