Last updated: 23 January 2024

Next review: 23 January 2025

Fred Wigg and John Walsh towers

Pre-commencement works​

Design Phase I
Estimated – June 2021 to July 2021

Design Phase II

  • Carry out consultation on major works with leaseholders
    Started January 2019 ​and expected to finish January 2023
  • Consult with London Fire Brigade on detailed design proposals
    Estimated to start November 2019​​ to June 2022
  • Submit Planning Application for approval
    Estimated to start February 2022​ ​and finish May 2022​
  • Building Control reviews and approves design works
    Estimated to start April 2019​ ​and finish September 2022​

Construction works 

  • Carry out related electrical and Low Voltage systems works e.g. fire alarm systems, communal electrical items, lighting, TV, Video door entry, satellite, and upgrades to properties
    Started October 2019​ ​and is expected to finish September 2022 ​
  • Carry out internal heating and sprinkler installation to properties.
    Estimated to start October 2020​ and finish July 2022
  • Install new firefighting lifts. (First lift in each block completed November 2020)
    Completed in September 2021​
  • Carry out internal repair works​
    Estimated to start January 2022​ ​and finish November 2023​
  • Install stand by generators to power safety systems e.g. sprinklers, lifts, and fire alarm.
    Estimated to start July 2022​ ​and finish November 2022
  • Erect scaffold​
    Estimated to start December 2022​ ​and finish May 2023​
  • Install communal smoke extract.
    Estimated to start June 2023 ​and finish November 2023​
  • Replace the cladding system and windows with a new compliant system
    Estimated to start June 2023 ​​and finish November 2023​
  • Carry out roof covering works
    Estimated to start June 2023 and finish September 2023​
  • Remove scaffold
    Estimated to start November 2023​ ​and finish February 2024​
  • Carry out environmental improvements including parking restrictions/improvements and improved Fire Brigade access
    Estimated to start March 2024 ​and finish June 2024 ​

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