Council bosses have reassured people that “safety comes first” as substandard material is found in the roofs of schools and council buildings.An update on properties that have roof planks constructed using Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) - also known as siporex - has been presened to councillors.The material was found in houses in the condemned Deans South estate which were eventually knocked down.Nine properties have been found to have RACC roof planks present.Among the properties the substance has been found at is Knightsridge Primary School.The school was closed in November with pupils decanted to other nearby schools.
A contractor has been appointed and work is underway to assess what remedial work is required.At St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, detailed inspections are ongoing across the full extent of the roof planks following the closure of the dining, kitchen and a CDT classroom due to signs of recent water ingress.
Upon completion of the inspections, an options appraisal will be developedSome deterioration has occurred in parts of the roof at Windyknowe Primary in the nursery toilet area.
These areas remain closed. Work is underway to further carry out necessary repair worksAt Riverside Primary School stabilisation works has been undertaken with further work required.
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