Twenty-four flats in Wedhey have undergone a major refurbishment and fire safety improvements as the council continues to transform Harlow’s housing.
The comprehensive works on the four-storey block, originally built around 1961, addressed a number of fire safety concerns and have enhanced the overall condition of the building.
Key improvements include a new door entry system to boost security, replacement roof coverings and redecoration of the communal areas with fire-retardant paint, as well as the installation of automatic smoke extraction vents in communal areas to further improve fire safety.
Other works as part of the project include structural repairs to the external façade, new bin stores, upgraded communal electricity supply and emergency lighting replacements and the communal floor tiles have received a deep clean.
In addition, windows in the flats and communal areas have also received an upgrade and sheds have been refurbished.
The work is part of an ongoing council programme of major refurbishments and fire safety upgrades to housing across the town which has seen £120 million invested into transforming Harlow’s housing this financial year.
Commenting on the works, Councillor David Carter, cabinet portfolio holder for housing, said:
"Another project complete, and another example of our work to deliver our missions to transform Harlow’s housing and renew our neighbourhoods.
"I’m very pleased with the results of this project which will make a genuine difference to the lives of Wedhey’s residents, with significantly improved safety and appearance of the block.
"The majority of the block’s residents have also expressed high levels of satisfaction with both the quality of work and the communication throughout the process, which is also great to hear."