We are pleased to announce that following further consultation with our surveyors regarding the East wall of Regatta Point (the wall abutting the St. George’s development) it has been recommended to the Directors that we do not need to carry out the work to pin the outer bricks to the inner concrete structure (Helifix).

As a consequence we have cancelled the highly disruptive and expensive work.

The Directors of Regatta Point

Below are the details of the advice:
Further to our meeting yesterday I would confirm the matters discussed

1.       The existing flank wall does not appear to have deflected or moved at all despite the major disruption caused by the demolition of the neighbouring building and subsequent erection of the new St Georges block.
2.       Following the line of verticality between the new St Georges Block and the flank wall of Regatta would suggest that the flank wall is within reasonable tolerances for verticality and plumbness.
3.       No internal damage has occurred to Regatta Point that I am aware of that would suggest the external flank cavity wall is moving or has become detached from the inner cavity wall.
4.       The proximity of the new St Georges Block (150mm or so) from the flank wall protects and safeguards against any physical injury in the unlikely event of falling masonry.
5.       Fixing the helifix bolts could cause damage to internal finishes which the contractor has expressly excluded liability for.

Given these considerations I am not convinced of the need for the helifix works at all as the risk of the external skin of the flank wall now suffering any loss of stability is very slight indeed. Thus I would recommend that the works are not proceeded with.