East Village Remediation Works: Externals Project ‘Tranche 4’ – Meet the Contractor

1pm, Thursday 24th September 2026

Zoom

Attendees

  • Stephen Lamb, Amy Ahmed-Dolphin (EVML)
  • Aidan Hardiment (Errigal)

Amy Ahmed-Dolphin, EVML

  • AAD welcomed attendees and explained that the session was a “Meet the Contractor” event for residents of the next group of buildings due to undergo balcony remediation works.
  • The purpose of the meeting was to introduce Errigal, the appointed contractor, and provide an overview of the planned works, programme dates and resident support available throughout the project.

Stephen Lamb, EVML

Welcome

  • SL acknowledged the length of time residents had been waiting for approvals and thanked them for their patience.
  • He confirmed that the first six buildings in the remediation programme are progressing well:
    • Three buildings have been completed.
    • One building is nearing completion.
    • Two further buildings remain in progress.
  • Building Safety Regulator approval has now been received for the next tranche of works.
  • Full funding approval has also been secured through the Building Safety Fund.
  • Contracts have been agreed with Errigal for delivery of the works.
  • Residents were reminded that questions could be submitted in the Q&A during the meeting or sent to the project email address.

Aidan Hardiment, Errigal

Errigal introduction

  • Errigal was established in 1996 and recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
  • The company operates across Ireland, the UK and internationally.
  • Errigal specialises in:
    • Partition systems
    • Ceilings
    • Facades
    • Recladding solutions and remediation services
  • Previous relevant projects include:
    • BST2 Lite
      • This was a project at East Village that included soffit remediation and decking replacement across 12 buildings at the village.
    • Battersea Power Station
      • This project included the refit of the existing industrial building into residential units, as well as partition and ceiling work.
    • 22 Bishopsgate
      • This project included an office space fit out, Gyproc partitions, linings, GRG bulkheads, cavity barriers, firestopping, secondary steel, plenum install and joinery.
    • N26 East Village
      • This was a 2.5 year project that included the full façade remediation of 5 blocks, close to Mirabelle Gardens.

 Meet the team

  • Aidan Hardiment introduced the project team.
  • Key resident contacts on site will be:
    • Aidan Hardiment, Project Manager and Head of Resident Communications
    • Shane Quinn (Resident Liaison Officer)
  • Residents were encouraged to approach site staff if they had questions.
  • Operatives on site will carry business cards with contact details directing residents to the appropriate project team.
  • The project team can be contacted via [email protected].

How you’ll hear from Errigal

  • Residents will receive communications through:
    • Letter drops
    • Email
    • Telephone calls
    • Text messages
  • Residents will receive advance notice when works are approaching their balcony.
  • Regular resident update meetings will continue throughout the programme.

Programme durations

Building Start Date
Rye Mansions 12 October
Titan House 2 November
Aurelia House 16 November
Verna House 30 November
  • Works are programmed sequentially across the four buildings.
  • Errigal confirmed that progress on previous East Village remediation projects has been ahead of programme and that completed buildings have been delivered successfully.

Anticipated works

Rye Mansions

  • Works include:
    • Soffit remediation, replacing combustible materials beneath balconies with fire-safe alternatives.
    • Decking replacement using compliant fire-resistant materials.
  • Works apply to balconies and not enclosed winter gardens.
  • Works are accessed externally, however internal access may be required in certain circumstances. Residents will be notified ahead of time

Titan House

  • Works include:
    • Soffit remediation.
    • Decking replacement.
  • Access will be provided using scaffold towers positioned externally.

Aurelia House

  • Works include:
    • Soffit remediation.
    • Decking replacement.
  • Balconies are arranged in multiple vertical stacks requiring external access scaffolding.

Verna House

  • Works include:
    • Soffit remediation.
    • Decking replacement.
  • Access arrangements will follow the same approach as the other buildings within the tranche.

Materials

Soffits

  • Existing aluminium composite panels will be replaced with fully aluminium fire-safe panels.
  • Replacement panels will match existing colours, being replaced ‘
  • like for like’ wherever possible.

Decking

  • A1-rated mineral composite decking boards will be installed.
  • The decking system has a timber-effect finish and has been used successfully on previous East Village projects including N26 and BST2 Lite.
  • Residents can arrange appointments to view material samples at Errigal’s site office at Mirabelle Gardens.

Access strategy

  • Scaffold towers and haki staircases will be used to access balconies.
  • In some areas, single access towers may serve adjacent balcony stacks.
  • Locked gates will be installed at scaffold bases.
  • Works are planned to be accessed externally but some internal access may be required.
  • Telehandlers and lifting equipment will be used to transport materials from the site compound.

Resident access

  • Resident access will be maintained at all times.
  • Spotters and traffic marshals will manage pedestrian movements around active work areas.
  • Crash decks will be installed above entrances and doorways where required to ensure safe access and egress.

Car parking

  • Some parking bays will need to be suspended to facilitate scaffold back-propping in the car park beneath the courtyard.
  • Residents directly affected have been contacted separately.
  • Residents who require special assistance or accessible parking arrangements are encouraged to contact the project team as early as possible.
  • Every effort will be made to accommodate individual needs.

Townhouse courtyards

  • No balcony remediation work is required on townhouse courtyard elevations.
  • However, scaffolding may be installed within townhouse garden areas to provide access to upper-level works.
  • Residents may need to temporarily move items to facilitate scaffold installation.
  • Courtyard entrances should only be used in emergencies whilst works are taking place overhead.
  • Spotters and traffic marshals will assist residents when access is required.
  • Clear signage will be installed throughout affected areas.

Design and quality assurance

  • Errigal operates a comprehensive quality assurance programme.
  • Multiple independent parties will inspect works throughout the project, including:
    • Quality Assurance teams
    • Clerk of Works representatives
    • Compliance inspectors
    • Building Safety Regulator representatives
  • All inspections are recorded using the Fieldwire quality management system.
  • Work is completed in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • No stage of work progresses without the required inspection and sign-off process.

AH also discussed the high standards of health and safety that will be maintained on site.

FAQs

Stephen Lamb, EVML answered some Frequently Asked Questions from previous projects.

Q: Will the scaffolding block sunlight to my apartment?

A: Balcony works will not significantly reduce natural light entering apartments. Where scaffold staircases are positioned in front of windows there may be a small reduction in light, but this is expected to be minimal.

Q: Do I need to clear my balcony before work starts?

A: Yes. Residents will be contacted approximately three weeks before works commence on their balcony and asked to remove all items.

  • Weekly reminders will be provided.
  • Residents requiring help with large items should contact the project team.
  • Storage space on site is limited.

Q: What about plants and garden items?

A: Errigal has partnered with the Lighthouse Community Gardens opposite Mirabelle Gardens, where residents can temporarily store plants during works. Assistance can be provided where required.

Q: Can I use my balcony during the works?

A: Balconies cannot be used during working hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm).

  • Doors can remain partially open for ventilation.
  • Balconies will typically be made safe for use during evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Residents will be informed if circumstances prevent balcony access outside working hours.

Q: How long will works take on my balcony?

A: Works to an individual balcony are expected to take approximately five to eight working days, depending on conditions uncovered during the remediation process.

Q: When will I receive my EWS1 form?

A: EWS1 forms will be issued once all remediation works on the whole building have been completed, the scaffold removed and final sign-off has been received from the fire consultants.

Q: Will I have to pay for these works?

A: No. Full funding has been secured for this phase of remediation works and residents will not be charged.

Resident drop-in event

  • Residents are invited to attend a drop-in event on 5 October from 3pm to 7pm at Victory Park
  • Representatives from EVML and Errigal will be available to answer questions.
  • Samples of soffit and decking materials will be available to view.

Closing statements

The meeting concluded with thanks to all attendees.

Residents were reminded that any further questions can be sent to [email protected].

Please find the presentation slides below:

Errigal Meet The Contractor Presentation September 2026

Please find a video recording of the meeting below: