We continue to work with residents, utility providers and other partners following the partial collapse of a parapet wall at Woodland Terrace earlier this year.
Our Building Control team has advised that Dangerous Structure Notices have been lifted on all 14 of the affected properties.
Building Control has also advised that it has no objection to reopening the road from where Woodland Terrace meets Maryon Road however this will be done once utility and highway works are complete (we hope before mid-November).
The recent work, which been done by Wates on the council's behalf, has included:
- Removal of unsafe parapet walls
- Making affected properties weatherproof
- Installing fencing and other safety measures where needed
What happens next?
Utility reconnections
Southern Gas Networks (SGN) and UK Power Networks (UKPN) are undertaking work to restore permanent utility connections to affected properties.
Road reopening
We are working with partners to reopen the road. Some further work, including utility reconnections, still need to take place. We will aim to keep disruption to a minimum and maintain access for residents where possible.
Public transport
We continue to work with Transport for London (TfL) on bus diversions. We will provide an update, including details of when services can return to their normal routes, as soon as this information is confirmed.
The council's role and keeping residents informed
We have provided regular updates to residents, including in-person meetings and direct correspondence, and we will continue to keep residents informed as the remaining works progress.
Our role has been - and still is - to assess risks and dangers within our statutory remit and take appropriate action where necessary.
Following further movement in the damaged parapet walls, Building Control determined that emergency works were required to address the immediate danger posed by the structures and make affected properties weatherproof ahead of autumn and winter. Under a pan-London framework arrangement, Wates was appointed to carry out these emergency works on the council's behalf.