Equans has been appointed by the London Borough of Haringey to lead a major retrofit project on the Coldfall Estate.
Haringey’s homes account for around half of the borough’s carbon footprint, and this is the reason why the council has committed to retrofitting around 15,000 council homes as part of its pledge to make Haringey net zero by 2041.
The Coldfall Estate is home to terraced houses owned by Haringey Council, that will now receive measures, including new windows and doors and external wall insulation, which will support to retain heat and reduce energy consumption.
The project has been boosted by a cash injection from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (now known as the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund) Wave 2.2, and the upgrades will bring the homes to at least EPC Band C – reducing energy bills for tenants, and improving the quality of life.
Residents were consulted on the works, including providing input on finishes, and there was resounding supporting for the project, which will commence over the coming weeks.
Rob Young, Regional Managing Director, Equans UK & Ireland, said: “This is precisely the kind of project that the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund was implemented for. Hundreds of homes that are hard to heat, putting vulnerable tenants at risk of fuel poverty – will now be retrofitted with the best measures, creating warmer, safer, and more affordable housing.
“We have led the way in securing and delivering work through the fund and we are proud that London Borough of Haringey has put their faith in us to deliver this vital work on the Coldfall Estate. We have extensive experience in this remit, particularly delivering work with residents in occupation, and we look forward to working with the council and their tenants, to bring these homes up to standard and ultimately change lives.”
