
On 9 October 2024 a progress report on the Housing Major Works Programme was presented to the Housing Management and Almshouses Sub Committee. The report covers Major Works projects across the Corporation social housing portfolio.
WINDOW REFURBISHMENT, ROOFING, VENTILATION AND HEATING (GOLDEN LANE ESTATE)
Phase 1 – Crescent House
The procurement process is currently underway; It’s a two-stage tender. Stage 1 closed 13 August, the evaluation process is currently underway and proceeding with due care due to the risk to the project if the wrong profile of contractor should be selected. The issue of stage 2 of the tender is anticipated by late October. Legal opinion in terms of recoverability of costs as well as considering issues such as status of decanting costs and costs relating to converting leasehold flats to electric heating has been sought. This information is critical for the Stage 2 S20 consultation.
Phase 2 – Wider Estate
Design work and testing is continuing for the blocks of the Wider Estate; planning applications are expected to be submitted in January 2025. A consultation event has been arranged for residents on 3rd October.
– From 9 October 2024 ‘Housing Major Works Programme – Progress Report’
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The Sub-Committee received a report of the Director, Community & Children’s Services providing an update to Members on the progress that has been made with the Housing Major Works Programme and to advise Members on issues affecting progress on individual schemes.
The following points were noted:
- Programme Overview: It was noted that the current major works programme was valued at £110 million, covering works completed and those in progress. This did not include future works, which are estimated at £30 million.
- Governance: Members noted that there was a need for robust governance on major projects, similar to the approach used for the Middlesex Street project, to ensure effective management and communication.
- Acceleration of Programme: Discussions included the possibility of accelerating priority issues within the programme, considering financial support and capacity to move projects forward more quickly.
- Net Zero Considerations: Officers informed Members the programme included considerations for achieving net zero, with support from the City of London Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy team.
- Golden Lane Project: Emphasis on the importance of governance for the Golden Lane project, with plans to implement a governance structure in November was expressed.