Phase 1 Statements
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June 2006
Craigmount sites
MBHA is continuing to make progress with the sites at Craigmount to build temporary homes for Blackwood Court residents. The five sites have now been purchased from the Council and site investigations completed. Discussions have also been held with utility companies (such as water and gas companies) to find out about what services are currently available.
This information will allow the design team to finalise the housing layout before making a planning application to the council.
We have also been working with the architects to prepare house type designs for the new houses at Craigmount. These will be completed shortly and we hope to be in a position soon to consult with residents on the designs. It is our intention to present the up to date layout and house designs to Craigmount and Blackwood Court residents in July.
Blackwood Court
The Blackwood Court RTO and MBHA have met and agreed to develop a Charter that will cement the commitment of both organisations to work together and will make sure that residents will be fully involved in the remodeling of Blackwood Court. The Charter will also highlight behaviours and principles that will encourage clear communications and mutual respect.
To encourage residents to be fully involved in the plans for the new Blackwood Court, the association and RTO will be working together to stage a number of open days. These will bring together residents and architects to share experiences, debate issues and make sure the designs meet the needs of all residents, now and in future.
In order to progress with the design of Blackwood Court MBHA will be undertaking surveys and site investigations in the garden areas which will involve some digging and drilling. Inconvenience will be kept to a minimum and MBHA will inform you of details before works commence.
A key part of the remodeling process is the appointment of an architect and contractor. This will involve a selection process based on a written submission and presentation from a number of firms and companies. This is an important decision and residents will be invited to participate in both appointments. This process will start with the preparation of a brief which the RTO will contribute to.
As mentioned in previous newsletters, all residents will be kept informed of progress and will be encouraged to have their say on the new houses at Craigmount and Blackwood Court.
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12 April 2006
Site Investigations and a survey of the Charleston site have been done.
And the Site at Charleston has now been bought from the Council.
Our Architect has been working on the House designs and we hope to show them to you soon.
Site Start is hoped to be sometime at the end of this year 2006.
Regards
Gordon Smith, Renewal & Development Officer
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20/09/05
Tenants Association Update
We are currently in negotiations with the council to acquire five sites at Charleston which will be used as decant accommodation for Blackwood Court residents
We are presently commissioning a design team to commence work on proposals for the Charleston site
We envisage buying the sites by April 06 from the council
We would expect to start work on site at Charleston next summer. It will take approximately 18 months to complete
Over the next few months we will be consulting with you, the Blackwood Court tenants regarding design proposals for the redevelopment of Blackwood Court
We will also be in discussions with residents regarding decants
Gordon Cameron, Business Development Director, MBHA
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