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3.5 ESSENTIAL WORKS

A list of essential works has been drawn up to bring the estate up to a good base standard. Some of the works are not structural but will add to residents"e; quality of life. Examples include better security and improved block entrances.

Work Categories

A description of the type of repairs and improvement work proposed is set out below:

WORKS DESCRIPTON

STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

  • All defective concrete and brickwork areas to be repaired and cleaned where necessary

  • Damp proof courses to be in good order

  • Fire break installations

    • OVER CLADDING AND THERMAL IMPROVEMENT

    • External walls and any exposed flank end walls adjacent to individual dwellings to be filled with cavity wall insulation or over-clad with insulated render where possible to help the building to retain heat.

    REPAIR/RENEW ROOF

  • The flat roofs will be renewed with improved insulation and covered with high performance felt backed by an independent insurance backed guarantee.

    • Mansafe anchors will be provided to ensure a safe working environment for future maintenance works. The existing flues to be repaired.

    • Block Security Alterations

    • Defensible space railings to be installed to ground floor properties where appropriate.

      • Access ways and courtyards to be remodelled to improve the layout of the estate.

      • A proposal for the management of the underground car-park to cross-fund security improvements to the estate to be brought forward for consultation with the estate.

        • COMMUNAL AREA IMPROVEMENTS

      • Common areas in blocks such as halls, stairs, landings and corridors will be decorated and improved where appropriate.

          • EXTERNAL DECORATIONS

        • All properties will be decorated externally.

            • NEW KITCHENS

             

          • New kitchens will have easily repairable or renewable components. All new sinks to be fitted with mixer taps. Tiled surrounds and full decoration of the room.

            • New durable slip resistant floor covering

            • Plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge, gas and electric cooker points and mechanical ventilation

              • NEW BATHROOMS

            • Bathrooms to have hard wearing fittings with tiled surrounds and full decoration of room.

              • New durable slip resistant floor covering

              • Pull cord light switch, bath and basin to be fitted with mixer taps

              • Mechanical ventilation

                • New Toilets

              • New sanitary ware.

                • Full decoration of room.

                • New durable slip resistant floor covering

                  • REPAIR/RENEW WINDOWS

                • All windows will be overhauled thoroughly and where windows are beyond repair they will be entirely replaced with double glazed units with controlled ventilation and high quality handles and catches.

                    • BALCONY/WALK WAY REPAIRS

                  • Private balconies and communal walkways will be repaired including refurbishment of existing balustrades, incorporating new infill panels, new handrail to private balconies and decoration.

                    • Asphalt areas to be re-surfaced.

                    • Repairs to soffites and walls prior to decoration.

                      • REPAIR/RENEW ENTRANCE DOORS

                    • All tenants entrance doors will be repaired or improved to make them achieve the "secure by design" standard.

                        • DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM WORKS

                      • New Door entry systems will be installed subject to agreement of the majority of blocks residents.

                          • ESSENTIAL LANDLORD SERVICES

                        • Repair and improvements will be made to the following where necessary. Lighting, lightning conductors, dry risers, gas and electric mains.

                          • Adequate lighting to be provided for all stairs, landings and balconies

                          • Communal satellite/digital TV aerial improvements / installation.

                          • Trunking on access balconies to protect wires for phones, cable TV, lighting etc.

                            • ESSENTIAL INTERNAL SERVICES

                          • Electrical services will have circuit breakers, safe adequate wiring and sufficient sockets to meet modern needs. Asbestos removal, smoke stops where necessary

                              • REFURBISH/RENEW LIFT

                            • Existing lifts and lift motor rooms to be refurbished

                              • Lift cars to be have new surfaces, controls, adequate lighting and alarm systems

                                • DRAINAGE WORKS

                              • Drainage to be replaced or overhauled as necessary. All down pipes, soil and vent pipes to be renewed where defective. Water tanks, tank rooms and dry risers to be overhauled.

                                • IMPROVE REFUSE DISPOSAL

                              • Underground Refuse Systems to be introduced to prevent open chute chambers and loose bagged rubbish.

                                  • IMPROVE BLOCK ENTRANCES

                                • Improved entrances to reduce anti social behaviour, exclude intruders and enhance the appearance of the estate.

                                  • Two stage entrances to be provided with gates to boundary railings.

                                    • INTERNAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENTS

                                  • Works to heating systems, fire check doors to kitchens and electrical wiring where necessary to tenanted properties.

                                      • EXTERNAL WORKS INCLUDING SECURITY WORKS, LIGHTING, , LANDSCAPING,

                                    • Attractive, hard-wearing landscaping to be provided in close consultation with residents.

                                      • Security fences and gates to street perimeter of block.

                                        • The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                         

                                        South Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Pollard Street 1-71 (odd)

                                         

                                        Florida Street 37-53 (odd)

                                         

                                        Waring

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        Parapet repairs

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Pitched roof overhaul

                                         

                                         

                                        y

                                        Additional roof insulation

                                         

                                         

                                        y

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                         

                                         

                                        y

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Underground drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul refuse chute

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                        y

                                         

                                        y

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                        y

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        South Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        William Channing

                                         

                                        John Cartwright House

                                         

                                        Charles Darwin House

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Parapet repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Pitched roof overhaul

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Additional roof insulation

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                         

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Underground drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul refuse chute

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        South Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Thomas Burt

                                         

                                        John Fielden

                                         

                                        Joseph Priestly

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Parapet repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Pitched roof overhaul

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Additional roof insulation

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                         

                                        y

                                         

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                        y

                                         

                                        y

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Underground drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul refuse chute

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        South Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Gwilym Maries

                                         

                                        John Nettlefold

                                         

                                        Bethnal Green Rd 395a-405a (odd)

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        Parapet repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        Pitched roof overhaul

                                         

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Additional roof insulation

                                         

                                         

                                        y

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Underground drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul refuse chute

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                         

                                        y

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        South Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Adrian Boult

                                         

                                        William Rathbone

                                         

                                        Southwood Smith

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Parapet repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Pitched roof overhaul

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Additional roof insulation

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                         

                                         

                                        y

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Underground drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul refuse chute

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        South Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Charles Dickens

                                         

                                        Jeremy Bentham

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                         

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Parapet repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Pitched roof overhaul

                                         

                                         

                                        Additional roof insulation

                                         

                                         

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                         

                                        y

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                        y

                                         

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                        Underground drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                         

                                        y

                                        Overhaul refuse chute

                                        y

                                         

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                        y

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                        y

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        North Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Cobden

                                         

                                        Elver Gdns

                                        Nelson Gdns

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Parapet repairs

                                         

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                         

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                        y

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                        y

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        North Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Mansford Street 2-54 (even)

                                         

                                        Grayling Square

                                         

                                        Zander Court

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Parapet repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                         

                                        North Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Mullet Gdns

                                        Warner Place

                                         

                                        Lampern Square

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Parapet repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        y

                                        North Side of Old Bethnal Green Road

                                        The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                        Kite Place 1-2

                                         

                                        1-51 (odd)

                                         

                                        Essential works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                         

                                         

                                        Structural Works

                                         

                                         

                                        Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        External decorations and works to entrance screens

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Cavity wall insulation

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Flat roof repair / renewal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Parapet repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Asphalt and balcony repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal Refurbishment

                                         

                                         

                                        New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New or overhauled heating system

                                        y

                                        y

                                        New double glazed windows

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul existing windows

                                         

                                         

                                        Replace / overhaul front entrance door

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Internal repairs and asbestos removal

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Services

                                         

                                         

                                        Drainage repairs

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul / replace rainwater goods as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Repairs and decoration to communal areas

                                         

                                        y

                                        Full replacement of electric laterals and risers

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul water tanks

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Bin chamber refurbishment

                                         

                                        y

                                        Lightning protection

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Replace block lights as necessary

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Overhaul door entry system

                                         

                                         

                                        CCTV installation

                                        (subject to consultation)

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Lifts

                                         

                                         

                                        Overhaul of existing lift

                                         

                                         

                                        Works to areas around blocks

                                         

                                         

                                        Fencing repairs and decorations

                                        y

                                        y

                                        Semi-defensible space to ground floor flats

                                         

                                         

                                        Improve hard landscaping and signage

                                        y

                                        y

                                        First Draft

                                        3.5 ESSENTIAL WORKS

                                        A list of essential works has been drawn up to bring the estate up to a good base standard. Some of the works are not structural but will add to residents´ quality of life. Examples include better security and improved block entrances.

                                        Work Categories

                                        A description of the type of repairs and improvement work proposed is set out below:

                                        WORKS DESCRIPTON

                                        STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

                                      • All defective concrete and brickwork areas to be repaired cleaned where necessary

                                      • Damp proof courses to be in good order

                                      • Fire break installations

                                        • OVER CLADDING AND THERMAL IMPROVEMENT

                                      • External walls and any exposed flank end walls adjacent to individual dwellings to be filled with cavity wall insulation or over-clad with insulated render where possible to help the building to retain heat.

                                          • REPAIR/RENEW ROOF

                                        • The flat roofs will be renewed with improved insulation and covered with high performance felt backed by an independent insurance backed guarantee.

                                          • Mansafe anchors will be provided to ensure a safe working environment for future maintenance works. The existing flues to be repaired.

                                            • Block Security Alterations

                                          • Defensible space railings to be installed to ground floor properties where appropriate.

                                            • Accessways and courtyards to be remodelled to improve the layout of the estate.

                                            • A proposal for the management of the underground car-park to cross fund security improvements to the estate to be brought forward for consultation with the estate.

                                              • COMMUNAL AREA IMPROVEMENTS

                                            • Common areas in blocks such as halls, stairs, landings and corridors will be decorated and improved where appropriate.

                                                • EXTERNAL DECORATIONS

                                              • All properties will be decorated externally.

                                                  • NEW KITCHENS

                                                   

                                                • New kitchens will have easily repairable or renewable components. All new sinks to be fitted with mixer taps. Tiled surrounds and full decoration of the room.

                                                  • New durable slip resistant floor covering

                                                  • Plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge, gas and electric cooker points and mechanical ventilation

                                                    • NEW BATHROOMS

                                                  • Bathrooms to have hard wearing fittings with tiled surrounds and full decoration of room.

                                                    • New durable slip resistant floor covering

                                                    • Pull cord light switch, bath and basin to be fitted with mixer taps

                                                    • Mechanical ventilation

                                                      • New Toilets

                                                    • New sanitary ware.

                                                      • Full decoration of room.

                                                      • New durable slip resistant floor covering

                                                        • REPAIR/RENEW WINDOWS

                                                      • All windows will be overhauled thoroughly and where windows are beyond repair they will be entirely replaced with double glazed units with controlled ventilation and high quality handles and catches.

                                                          • BALCONY/WALK WAY REPAIRS

                                                        • Private balconies and communal walkways will be repaired including refurbishment of existing balustrades, incorporating new infill panels, new handrail to private balconies and decoration.

                                                          • Asphalt areas to be re-surfaced.

                                                          • Repairs to soffits and walls prior to decoration.

                                                            • REPAIR/RENEW ENTRANCE DOORS

                                                          • All tenants entrance doors will be repaired or improved to make them achieve the "secure by design" standard.

                                                              • DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM WORKS

                                                            • New Door entry systems will be installed subject to agreement of the majority of a blocks residents.

                                                                • ESSENTIAL LANDLORD SERVICES

                                                              • Repair and improvements will be made to the following where necessary. Lighting, lightning conductors, dry risers, gas and electric mains.

                                                                • Adequate lighting to be provided for all stairs, landings and balconies

                                                                • Communal satellite/digital TV aerial improvements / installation.

                                                                • Trunking on access balconies to protect wires for phones, cable TV, lighting etc.

                                                                  • ESSENTIAL INTERNAL SERVICES

                                                                • Electrical services will have circuit breakers, safe adequate wiring and sufficient sockets to meet modern needs. Asbestos removal, smoke stops where necessary

                                                                    • REFURBISH/RENEW LIFT

                                                                  • Existing lifts and lift motor rooms to be refurbished

                                                                    • Lift cars to be have new surfaces, controls, adequate lighting and alarm systems

                                                                      • DRAINAGE WORKS

                                                                    • Drainage to be replaced or overhauled as necessary. All down pipes, soil and vent pipes to be renewed where defective. Water tanks, tank rooms and dry risers to be overhauled.

                                                                      • IMPROVE REFUSE DISPOSAL

                                                                    • Underground Refuse Systems to be introduced to prevent open chute chambers and loose bagged rubbish.

                                                                        • BLOCK ENTRANCES

                                                                      • Improved entrances to reduce anti social behaviour, exclude intruders and enhance the appearance of the estate.

                                                                        • Two stage entrances to be provided with gates to boundary railings.

                                                                          • INTERNAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENTS

                                                                        • Works to heating systems, fire check doors to kitchens and electrical wiring where necessary to tenanted properties.

                                                                            • EXTERNAL WORKS INCLUDING SECURITY WORKS, LIGHTING, , LANDSCAPING,

                                                                          • Attractive, hard-wearing landscaping to be provided in close consultation with residents.

                                                                            • Security fences and gates to street perimeter of block.

                                                                              •  

                                                                              The following tables identify by block the refurbishment works proposed in the first 4 years if the transfer goes ahead.

                                                                               

                                                                               

                                                                              Essential Works to bring all properties up to a good standard

                                                                              Typical Block

                                                                              Structural Works

                                                                               

                                                                              Concrete and brickwork repairs

                                                                              ?

                                                                              External decorations

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Insulate external walls

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Additional roof Insulation

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Renew flat roof finishes

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Balcony repairs / renewal

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Renew curtain walling to communal stairs

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Internal Refurbishment

                                                                               

                                                                              New kitchen, bathroom and WC

                                                                              ?

                                                                              New or overhauled heating system

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Overhaul or replace existing windows

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Rewiring or repair existing electrical installations

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Mechanical ventilation to reduce condensation

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Security

                                                                               

                                                                              Install door entry system

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Services

                                                                               

                                                                              Overhaul or replace drainage

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Overhaul or replace down-pipes, soil and vent pipes

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Overhaul or replace external electrical services

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Overhaul water tanks, dry risers and tank rooms

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Install Underground Refuse System (URS)

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Lifts

                                                                               

                                                                              Lift renewal

                                                                              ?

                                                                              Works to areas around blocks

                                                                               

                                                                              Perimeter railings

                                                                              ?

                                                                              New landscaping

                                                                              ?

                                                                               

                                                                              Each block will have a separate table like the one above detailing all of the agreed works to that block unless a generic table can be agreed.

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