Purpose

The HRA Tower block
Refurbishment and Retrofit Programme is a hugely exciting project
that is being delivered through a blended funding
approach.
 
The project will deliver
transformational  works to 5 of the council’s 6 tower
blocks. The works include:

Replacement of the
external wall insulation (EWI) 
Retrofit measures to
improve the energy efficiency
Refurbishment works
to improve structural and fire safety
Cyclical and
refurbishment works 

 
In March 2023, Cabinet gave
authority to proceed with the programme of work valued at an
estimated £19.9 Million.  The purpose of this report is
to seek authority for the council to increase the value of the
overall project to £40.34 million, incorporating funding from
the council’s Housing Revenue Account Major Repairs Reserve
together with external funding from both the Social Housing
Decarbonisation Fund and the Building Safety Fund. 
 
This report seeks authority for
the Cabinet to:
 

Approve an increase
in the scope of the project to include emergency health and safety
work.
Note the increase in
the value of the overall project, in line with the approved capital
programme.
Approve the letting
of a Design and Build contract with Mears Ltd to deliver the main
Tower Block Refurbishment and Retrofit Programme, as set out in
this report.

Decision

Cabinet agreed the following:
 
1. 
An increase in the scope of the project to include emergency health
and safety work;
 
2. 
Note the increase in the value of the overall project, in line with
the approved capital programme;
 
3. 
The letting of a Design and Build contract with Mears Ltd to
deliver the main Tower Block Refurbishment and Retrofit Programme,
as set out in the Cabinet report.