Sackville Road Works postponed

I have just been told that the Sackville Road roadworks have been postponed with a new date to be agreed in early 2010. I will keep you posted when I hear any more.

Please feel free to contact me on this or any other issue - brian.oxley1@mac.com or www.brianoxleyblog.blogspot.com

Reflections Bathroom Shop - Portland Road

There are rumours circulating that this shop may be in the process of being converted to a supermarket. Please follow the link below to see the action I am taking about the matter. www.brianoxleyblog.blogspot.com

Further King Alfred update

Here is the latest update I have received on the King Alfred:

• The redecoration of the concourse area is now almost complete, the vending machines have been moved back and signage / posters are due to be replaced later this week. You can really notice the difference with the bright colours!

• The sports hall corridor has been repainted.  

• Roof repairs are continuing and the programme to replace the old skylights is well underway

• The outer brick course of the ‘bulging’ East wall has been taken down and is being rebuilt.

• Work is underway replacing the coping stones, repairing brickwork and concrete.  

• Components to allow the repair / refurbishment of the lights in both sports halls have been ordered.  

• Lights have been replaced in the Indoor Bowls hall.

• Work is continuing on the Centre’s electrical circuits.  

• New air-conditioning units are being ordered to replace the badly corroded old units.

King Alfred maintenance update

Work on the King Alfred is progressing well, with a lot of the jobs continuing “behind the scenes”:

• The redecoration of the concourse area is continuing.

• Air conditioning units have been removed from the roof and the roof has been cleaned prior to repair.

• Scaffolding is now up around much of the building so that external work on the parapets can be done and in preparation for the external decoration of the building and the removal of old signage.

• A number of further electrical problems have been identified including problems with the mains feed to the lights in both sports halls. This will require the circuits to be rewired.

• A way to refurbish the existing lights in both sports halls has been identified and parts have been ordered. (The failure of the lights and the mains wiring is due to the prolonged exposure of the wiring and insulation materials to the heat generated by the lights.)

• The battery operated emergency lighting system servicing the Pool area has been repaired.

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me at brian.oxley1@mac.com