“Welcome to October 2021 edition of the Old War Office Construction Newsletter, providing an update on the works taking place behind the hoarding at 57 Whitehall
Overview of Progress in September 2021
We continue to implement measures to control the risk of C-19.
The external façade restoration / alterations continue. Scaffold erection will continue around building on Whitehall and Whitehall Place.
Installation of new Portland stone has been completed on the hotel side and continues at roof level.
The internal fit out of the Hotel guestrooms is proceeding to plan.
Fit Out of the 85 residential apartments is proceeding to plan.
Work is proceeding to plan to fit out of the Hotel Spa.
Mechanical and electrical service installation works are ongoing within the Plant Rooms located in the basement levels. Works continue with the installation of the passenger and goods lifts including the new Car lifts.”
Upcoming Works – October 2021
The site remains very busy and key items and dates for elements of works for October 2019 are as follows:
- There are some investigation works around the site with Conway’s doing a CCTV survey of the street drains and gullies.
- There will be a trial hole to the security barrier on the corner of Horse Guard and Whitehall place.
- Ardmore will be carrying out works in the lightwells at street level.