AFTER THE STORM

 

Storm damage

The bottom garden smells quite alcoholic at present.  The storm blew down a multitude of karaka berries, which are now fermenting nicely on the path. Do be careful not to walk the pulp into the building.

The webbing about the scaffolding took quite a beating, too. And one of the cowls to the fans on the roof broke its brackets, and came floating down to the top garden. Aoraki are in consultation with the manufacturers about this design fault.  If not fixed already, it will be fixed soon.

But, on the good side, there were no reports of water ingress.  Aoraki ran a moisture check yesterday, but I have not heard the result.  Which is always a good sign.

Progress

Despite the storm, and that the site was closed down for the day for safety reasons, everything is progressing well.  As you will have noticed, there is major work going on in the lobby, and care has to be taken exiting the lifts. Levels 5 and 4 have been returned to their owners, and the hoist access in B third bedrooms has been closed in as far as level 5. Asbestos removal is ongoing from level 2 downwards, and level 3 reinstatement is underway.  The defects process is stalled at the moment, as Rachel is sick, so as usual, patience is needed.  Gazelle is interviewing residents where possible, but it must be remembered that the project comes first.

Lifts

As you also will have noticed, lift front works are well underway.  We have received the lift replacement consent from the WCC, so all is go in that direction.  A timeline has been requested, and will be passed on when received.

Ventilation

To repeat, the balancing of noise vs operation cannot be complete until the whole installation is finished.  The drafts and noise can be disturbing, and everyone is aware of this, and the best possible is being done meantime. And when the job is done, it will not be forgotten.  Recalibration, if necessary, could happen for another year.