The Remaining Anfield Close properties which are still getting their heating from the Communal Heating System and hot water from Immersion Boilers, are to join the fourteen properties that have had combi-boilers installed in October following the leak which left many residents in the cold and other flats experiencing problems.

The communal heating system which had heated more or less all council properties on Anfield Close until last month is to be phased out as the properties that remain on the communal system will now also get combi boilers.  Many residents in higher numbered flats have experienced difficulties since the heating was restored to them in October.  Flats one to fourteen that have had the new system have been delighted so far with the new heating which brought back much needed warmth.

Lambeth Living have met to discuss the issue and it is now felt that all remaining residents would benefit and it would be more economically viable to bring in the boilers to individually heat their homes.

Communal Heating which has been around for many years throughout Lambeth, and has meant those getting this form of heating have paid for it within their rent and service charges. The Communal Boiler is typically switched off at the start of the summer and switched back on by October as the winter draws in.

This year, as the communal system was booted up a substantial leak was found and several propertieswithin the block were left without warmth as the weather got colder. Emergency plans had to be put into place to bring much needed heating to resident’s homes.

Contractor, OCO Heating Services has once again been appointed to install all remaining flats with the new heating and hot water system.

Residents living in the remaining properties will be visited by Site Supervisor, John Spinks in order that measurements and all arrangements can be made. Residents who are now enjoying warmer homes have so far been delighted with the new combination boiler system and the conduct of the contractor.

WERA’s Chair, Dave McEvoy, is working closely with Lincoln Sampson, Lambeth Living’s Principal Heating Engineer and Mr Spinks, the Supervisor from OCO to ensure that all Anfield Close residents face as little disruption and have their concerns answered.

It is hoped all remaining flats will have the new and cost effective boilers in their homes before the end of November 2009.

So far, the installations to the fourteen flats affected has been smooth and without delay.

Residents who have any questions can contact the association for guidance, by clicking here.