Major Improvement Project Begins!
Work has now begun on a major project by Houghton & Son to improve a number of properties in the Balmoral tower blocks.
The works involve structural improvement works and complete refurbishment to the top three floors of the high-rise blocks at Brecon, Blackdown, and Grampian.
The improvements are being made following a structural survey of the properties and the works will bring the properties up to current safety standards to ensure the structural resilience of the blocks in the very unlikely event of an explosion.
As well as the structural works the improvements include installing wall insulation to reduce residents heating bills and improve energy efficiency. All the tenanted properties of the affected flats will also receive an electrical rewire, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire protection works and an improved air extraction system for the bathrooms. Also on completion of the works the properties will be fully redecorated.
Work has already begun on the 13th floor of Brecon with the removal of kitchen units, bathroom fixtures, and plasterboard in each flat; this work should not cause any disruption to residents before Christmas.
Work on Brecon is expected to be completed by August 2022, with work commencing on Blackdown in September 2022 until May 2023. Afterwards, work will commence at Grampian and this is expected to be completed by January 2024.
Sam Elliott, Support Services Manager, said: “Houghton & Son have already made a contribution to the local community before the works even began, through a kind donation towards the Balmoral Community Event that took place in October to engage with residents affected by the works. They are also supporting the Balmoral Food Bank throughout the duration of the works, which again is very much appreciated.”