Fred Wigg and John Walsh towers
Last updated: 7 November 2024
Next review: 7 November 2025
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