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Scholes Village High-Rise Fire Safety and Electrical Upgrade Programme

Sector

Social Housing

Location

North West

Service

Active Fire

Fieldway was appointed by Wigan Council to deliver a multi-disciplinary fire safety and electrical upgrade programme across seven high-rise residential blocks and more than 700 flats in Scholes Village.

Acting as Principal Contractor, we coordinated a range of life-safety, electrical and water infrastructure improvements while maintaining a resident-focused approach throughout the project. The project included the installation of new fire alarm systems, upgrades to stairwell Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) systems, emergency lighting improvements, electrical upgrades and domestic water service enhancements.

What we did

Fieldway delivered coordinated programme of fire safety, electrical and infrastructure improvements across 700 occupied high-rise homes for Wigan Council.

Specifications

  • Fire alarm system installation
  • Stairwell AOV system upgrades
  • Emergency lighting improvements
  • Electrical upgrades
  • Domestic water service upgrades

Project Overview

Contract Value

£4

M

Programme Duration

14

Months

Flats

700

+

High rise blocks

7

Working within occupied high-rise buildings required a carefully phased approach to maintain resident safety and comfort throughout the programme. Communal-area works, including emergency lighting and stairwell AOV upgrades, were prioritised to ensure safe access for residents while refurbishment progressed. A dedicated on-site team, including a Project Manager, Site Manager and Tenant Liaison Officer, provided a constant presence within Scholes Village, keeping residents informed and supporting the smooth delivery of works across all seven blocks.

Resident Care and Communication

Careful planning and collaboration with our residents enabled major safety improvements to be delivered across more than 700 occupied homes.

Definitely worth a look, the improvements would definitely make our lives easier in the event of a confirmed high-rise fire at any of the blocks.

Wigan Community Fire and Ambulance Station

Fieldway has been the best. They were always punctual, and the quality of the work was brilliant.

Tenants

Scholes Village

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