King Alfred Update

The main works contract is coming along well with the vast majority of the work now complete.

The contractors have returned from their Christmas break and are completing the following works:

·       Installation of safety rails on the roof

·       Seal the roof over the concourse and officers to stop water penetration.

·       Complete the electrical works (this will involve the closure of the pool for a day on 13th January)

·       Finish the painting work

·       Fit the new panels at the entrance to the centre.

·       Finish repairs to the stone work where the new Ballroom windows have been installed.

Additional work to be undertaken outside the main contract includes

·       New external lighting adjacent to the ballroom

·       New floor in the male dry side changing room

·       Additional lighting in the concourse area.

Work completed just before Christmas includes:

·       The re-commissioning of the air conditioning system

·       Repairs and decoration of the multi-purpose room

·       All external building works.

·       Installation off emergency lighting in the two sports halls

·       Installation of some new fire doors

·       Fitting new door furniture on doors on the concourse.

Snow update!

The met office has issued a weather warning of snow and freezing temperatures between now and Friday 8 January.
Although we are on the very eastern edge of the predicted affected area, we have been advised to be prepared. The council is working hard to make sure that we are ready to deal with the impact.

Gritters will be out in force, treating all the main highways. Street cleaners are being diverted today to pre-grit pavements and gritting bins are being refilled.

We have a significant amount of grit/salt out on the pavements already but we are going back over city centre pavements now. In the event of snow, we will place piles of grit at strategic locations and all sweepers and gardeners will grit.

Pavements will be prioritised generally according to usage and need. Staff will pay particular attention to gritting pavements on hilltops, outside hospitals and shop fronts.

Drivers and pedestrians should remain vigilant and take care during the cold snap as it is not possible to grit all 3,000 of the city’s roads. Even a high level of gritting service on roads and pavements that can be treated cannot guarantee they will always be completely clear of ice or snow.

If the weather is particularly bad, our out of hours service will collect gritter drivers in our four wheel drive vehicle. Four wheel drive vehicles will also be made available to ensure home care teams, district nurses and Meals on Wheels are able to visit vulnerable people.

At this stage, we hope to keep the refuse and recycling service going if at all possible.

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