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With the Coronavirus pandemic continuing to grip the UK, the government has provided an update to the work taking place on the Grenfell Tower site.
Outlined in a statement to the Grenfell Community, it has been confirmed that that while work continues to keep the site safe and secure, changes are being made to reduce those working on-site from coming into contact with one other.
As reported by 24housing, the government guidance has confirmed that some construction sites have not been asked to close, with employers expected to ensure workers on-site are able to follow public-health advice. This includes following advice on social distancing and maintaining basic hygiene procedures while on site.
The statement also confirms that all face-to-face contact with the community has been paused and will resume as soon as the government’s measures to stay home and away from others are removed.
The re-wrapping of the tower has also been paused to avoid staff going on-site or using public transport.
The government has said it does not believe pausing the re-wrapping is a “cause for concern”.
In terms of any environmental checks on the site, the statement confirms that following Stage 1 investigations – which found that the levels of chemicals in the soil were consistent with those generally found in London – Stage 2 will involve “more detailed testing”. AECOM, an independent environmental-specialist company, is being appointed to undertake this work.
“We are now reviewing our plans for Stage 2 to see when and how this work can continue safely and how residents can be involved in response to the latest government advice on COVID-19,” the statement said.
