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Pilot of Riverside Window Refurbishment

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The Directors are seeking volunteers to have riverside windows refurbished – as part of the window replacement project.  The aim is to find a sample of windows that would benefit from refurbishment and then to see if the improvement in performance justifies the expenditure.  If it does the work will be offered to more windows as part of the bigger project.

For now, we want to limit the pilot to windows with clear, demonstrable issues (such as failed brushes and/or broken runners).  It does not include cracked/blown window panels (which should be reported to HML Shaws).  Only a few will be tested.

If you have such windows please email directors@regattapoint.co.uk

Directors’ Meeting 7th June 2016

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The Directors of Regatta Point Freehold Limited met for a regular meeting in order to discuss various matters arising in the running of the building. The following are highlights of the discussions. 

The meeting was held at HML Shaw’s Richmond Offices so as to demonstrate the new online portal.

  • HML Shaw are re-organising which should improve the level of service being delivered.
  • The work to install windows in the gym and re-decorate will go-ahead when surveyor is available. There is no urgency to this project.
  • Will commission a new Fire Risk Assessment and ask that a formal Evacuation Policy be produced to advise all Residents.
  • In light of a decisive report from the surveyor (Regatta Point Roadside Windows – Surveyors Report ) it was decided to go-ahead with the project to replace the roadside windows. The next steps have to be agreed in detail with the surveyor (timetable, tender documents and specifications).  It was agreed that the project should include a refurbishment of the riverside windows and general maintenance to the roadside elevation.  It was also agreed that, in order to stagger they payments for the project, the Reserve Fund payment from all owners would be significantly increased in September 2016.  This would allow any balancing bill to be presented to residents later in 2017.  As this is a major investment full and formal Section 20 consultation procedures will be followed.  All owners will be written to explaining the plan and inviting comment.

Next meeting 13th September 2016 19:30

Last call on windows survey

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In the middle of March you were written to regarding the proposed project to renew the windows at Regatta Point.  The letter included a table of estimated costs to you that would be in addition to your normal service charges and asked for a survey to be completed by the end of March.  However, although we have already had  many replies, we want as many people as possible to take the opportunity to respond.  Therefore, the deadline has been extended until the end of Monday the 11th of April.

Please, if you have not already completed the survey, do so now and return it to Oscar, our caretaker or email to caretaker@regattapoint.co.uk

If you’ve lost it – here is the form Windows survey

You feedback matters greatly to us.

The Directors of Regatta Point Freehold Limited

Directors’ Meeting 22nd March 2016

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The Directors of Regatta Point Freehold Limited met for a regular meeting in order to discuss various matters arising in the running of the building. The following are highlights of the discussions.

  • Fire Enforcement Notice – work is now complete and was delivered at a fraction of the expected cost. New “In case of fire” procedures to be implemented.  Carpets to be deep cleaned.
  • Lobby – work to be done to touch up paint work and buy new furniture and trees for pier.
  • Gym – work to be done to refurbish (remove wall, install windows, re-decorate).
  • St George’s and Bugler developments coming to a close. All items are in hand.
  • St James are proving very responsive to lorry issues when raised.
  • Sauna – ongoing issues with operation and damp. Drain now unblocked so watching brief to see if this improves the situation.
  • Windows – directors to meet again once residents’ questionnaire responses have been collated and surveyor has reported on state of windows.

Next meeting 7th June 2016 19:30