Below is the PDF file containing the minutes of the regular liaison meeting between Regatta Point Director and residents, Thames Row residents and the developers Bugler.

42 KBR Residents Meeting 28 Aug

The following are minutes from the regular liaison meeting with Bulger.

42 KBR Meeting 10 July 2014
In Attendance Mark Varley & Martyn Brooks (Bugler), George Cross & David Nightingale (Regatta Point,  Mark Fullalove & Liz Morton (Thames Row)
Note- for full schedule of events please see noticebaord
Completion Riverside Building Nov-15
Bugler Contract Completion Date Nov-15

Party Wall MF advised that TR leaseholders PW awards due for sign off next week
RegattaPW status is currently unclear clear: GC to contact Surveyor Peter Messenger urgently to clarify
GC concerned whether piling could start without PW in place.
MV advised piling works had to commence Monday 14 July/possibly restricted to areas outside PW purview?
Reinforced Concrete Framing: GC noted noise/dust nuisance problems with concrete polishing on Kew Bridge site.  MV/MB advised that 42KBR required no polished concrete, and more passive levelling would be employed.  If this situation changes, MV/MB will advise in advance
Last concrete lorries due on site 4pm daily, to meet site working hour requirements
It may happen that works will go beyond 6pm, to complete concrete sections, but MV advised this would be rare.  MV cited 3 such instances, over the course of a construction, on,previous similar jobs
Thames Row Issues:
Thames Row Boundary Wall: 2340mm height will remain from front through to Thames-side. May be reduced to follow slope at Thames-side? TBC?.  Section B shows potential height at Thames-side is 3.2m + 2.3m =5.5 m from Thames Path?  Will be rebuilt in similar brick where it has been completely taken down (roughly in line with TR east flank wall)
Thames Row Access Visibility: Domed mirror on site, but awaiting a strap to be able to get it installed. MB agreed to chase this asap
Thames Row Planting Beds: LM raised issue of any further scaffolding on the Thames Row side (which would encroach on the existing gardens).  MV/MD advised that due to the position of the new building, vs the beds, that it would not be likely
Lighting on Thames Path: MF queried whether new LED Thames Path streetlights, missed out because of scaffolding, were to be replaced.  MB advised that council were aware of change in scaffold status, and would be dealing with this
Regatta Point Issues:
Shared Wall RP/42 KBR:
1. Noise transfer DN raised issue of noise transfer between balcony of 42KBR and RP main building.  MV/MB reassured him that there was a minimum 400mm clear void between the recessed new balcony and his own.  Also advised there were 4 skins between the 2 buildings, which would have to meet stringent noise requirements
2. Integrity DN/GC raised a query about thei ntegrity of the existing wall
MV/MB pointed out that it is in fact two walls: the mural wall is separate to the retaining red wall of RP, which is in any case reinforced at the base.  As this wall is not being touched, its integrity is not at issue, but MV said it was unlikely to be at risk .

Regatta Point Mural: Undertaking exists to keep at least 1 metre of mural: MV advises that significantly more than this may remain.  MV/MB mentioned that this wall is ‘live’ (i.e. potentially unstable) but doesn’t affect RP directly
Brick Stock: Sample Wall has been built: pale grey and beige. There will be a 70/30 colour mix, alternating
Next Meeting Thursday 28 Aug 9 a.m. TBC

The following are notes on the regular liaison meeting between Regatta Point, Thames Row and Bulger Development.

Meeting 22 May 2014
In Attendance Mark Varley & Martyn Brooks (Bugler), Stephanie Henderson-Brown (RPFL Director), David Nightingale & Julia Chen (Regatta Point)
Mark Fullalove & Sue Carter (Thames Row), James & Louise Muggoch (Chilham) and Leonora Saunders (Ciconia)

PROGRAMME TIMETABLE:

• Current Programme Delay 15 weeks MV advises this has cost in excess of £100k thus far
• Archaeology Ongoing Finds are very significant/ongoing watching brief from English Heritage
• Asbestos Removal/Soft Strip – All but completed
• Demolition start 22-May 6-8 weeks End 10-Jul Water suppression techniques will be employed to reduce dust
• Scaffolding Demolition Phase Start 15-May 6-8 weeks End 10-Jul Scaffolding struck (removed) after demolition, until construction starts
• Augered Piles Regatta Point Start end of June 4-5 days. Advance notice of this work will be provided closer to time
• Viewable Site & Building Plans End 10-Jul Should be on site to coincide with next meeting/No scale model
• Construction Phase TBC
• Long Stop Date End Jun-15
• Bricklayers on site Jan-15 Depends on progress/For rebuilding of RP boundary wall
• Site Offices Start 19-May  end Jun-15
• Completion Roadside Building Jul-15 has priority on occupation, but built at the same time
• Completion Riverside Building Oct-15
• Bugler Contract Completion Date Nov-15

Party Wall:
Most issues resolved on Thames Row side/awards should be granted soon/should not hold up works
JC & DN advised by MV to contact PW Surveyor Peter Messenger directly re concerns: SHB to provide contact details
Scaffolding Detail:
Regatta Mews licence pending/Regatta Point Access Licence Agreed / Thames Row licence agreed and assumed signed
Thames Row Boundary Wall:
The wall will be reduced to 2340mm
If not structurally sound, will be reduced to repair and then be rebuilt to the agreed height
Flank wall of building will be reduced to same level: stepping down to accommodate slope
Will be approximately 2800mm at Thames side (level of existing metal grilles)
Thames Row Access Visibility:
SC raised issue of problem with turning right out of Thames Row, since site offices installed
MV agreed that a domed mirror would be installed on the pole in the centre junction, to aid visibility
Regatta Point Car Park:
Car park space & loggia to be reinstated after works completed: boundary will always be secure
Car park spaces under scaffold may be used as normal (notice will be given if this changes)
Regatta Point Piling:
35 x Augered piles will be 16 metres deep, at 1.2m centres from RP wall
Regatta Point Mural:
Undertaking exists to keep at least 1 metre of mural: MV advises that significantly more than this may remain
Houseboat Electrical Install:
Cabling has been made fit for future usage
Cabling will remain on private land side, until it is installed underground, programme dependent

The following is a message from Bugler Developments Ltd.

Dear Resident,
As you may be aware we are now proceeding with erecting the scaffolding around our site, this is to enable us to demolish the building in the safest way possible. On Monday 28th April 2014, we will be erecting the scaffold along the boundary wall & over No’s 57 & 58 leaving the three parking bays open for use. We will then continue along the Thames Row boundary.

Kind Regards,

Martyn Brooks

Project manager

ATTENDEES:

Mark Varley (Contracts Manager Bugler Developments),  Martyn Brooks (Project Manager Bugler Developments),  Stephanie Henderson-Brown (Regatta Point Freehold Limited Director),  Mark Fullalove (Thames Row Representative),  Sally Hudson (Thames Row Management Company), Louise  Muggoch (Boat Owners Representative)

MINUTES: 

• Soft Strip Demolition of the old Autobar building

The demolition has been delayed because the English Heritage archaeological dig has now also found some pottery believed to be 3,800 years old (BC). Bugler will continue to work around the archaeologists, but are now working 15 weeks behind schedule. The archaeological dig is estimated to be completed by the 21^st of March.

The Soft Strip Demolition will take 1 week and be completed by the 4th of April.

• Asbestos removal of the old Autobar building

The asbestos removal of the old Autobar building has started and is estimated to be also completed by the 4th of April.

• Overview of the intended Bugler Development schedule

The scaffolding for the demolition of Autobar House is estimated to start on the 7^th of April and the demolition should be completed by the 16^th of May. The scaffolding for the demolition will be fully enclosed to provide protection from dust and debris, and Martyn Brooks has assured us that water sprays will be used to keep the dust to a minimum.

Both new buildings will be going up at the same time and Bugler will be using a luffing crane which will not oversail the adjacent residential buildings, to enable this to happen. The completion of the road site flats is estimated to be completed by June 2015, and the completion of the riverside maisonettes by October 2015.

The piles will be 16 metres deep & will prevent any subsidence from the new building. There will no time gap between the old flood wall coming out and it being rebuilt again.

The Thames Row residents raised the issue of a crack that has opened up in their side of the Autobar House boundary wall. Mark Varley and Martyn Brooks went to inspect the wall directly after the meeting.

• Site information

The entrance to the site will be adjacent to Regatta Point and the site will be occupied daily from 6/6 30am.  Working hours will be 8am – 6pm Mon-Fri and 8am – 1pm on Saturdays.

Deliveries will be between 9am and 3:30pm (with the odd variation).

Martyn Brooks, the Project Manager of Bugler Developments gave us his contact number to be used in working hours –  07834 733142.

Bugler are registered with Considerate Constructors scheme so we can complain if we hear any untoward disturbances.

• Overview of scaffolding issues

Bugler Construction Scaffolding Site Plan

Bugler have now pollarded the trees on the river side next to the Chilham boat ready for the scaffolding

• Issues resolving Regatta Point

The hoarding separating the new development and Regatta Point will be 6 feet high sheeted Heras security fencing.

As the hoarding will partially overlap the west wall balconies, it presents a security risk from the possibility of people climbing over. Protection is being provided to the end of the balconies, as elsewhere, by Monoflex sheeting securely clipped to the scaffolding and Bugler will remove any nearby ladders.

It may be noted that the scaffolding hoarding is 1.2m off the wall and so we would lose the three car spaces there. This scaffolding will be in place until June 2015.

On inspection of these car park spaces, it was agreed that the scaffolding will be beamed out, with supports between the car park spaces so that the cars can still be parked within their space allocations.

Bugler confirmed that they will take the loggia around these car park spaces down and rebuild the loggia again on completion.  Bugler have also agreed to reinstate our car park surfacing and white lines once the build is ready.

Equally the fence between the mews houses and the Regatta Point car park will be taken down and rebuilt on completion.

Likewise the electricity substation will be protected by a scaffold fan.

The car park wall will be rebuilt and replaced with the same brickwork as the Notting Hill Housing Trust development, hopefully the colour of London Stock brickwork, similar to the Regatta Point bricks.

The draft Lease Licence has just been issued and our Regatta Point appointed surveyor, Peter Messenger, will be acting on our behalf as he does for our Party Walls, at the expense of the Notting Hill Housing Trust.

Peter Messenger will also negotiate any penalty for overrun past the agreed period with the Notting Hill Housing Trust as part of the Lease Licence

There is an issue that the Regatta Point mews houses do not currently come under the Regatta Point licence which is currently being pursued by Peter Messenger

Next meeting 24^th April 9am