In June 2007, Regenter secured the Borckley HousingPFI scheme to refurbish, maintain and manage local authority housing in Brockley, south London.
The London Borough of Lewisham contracted Regenter to renovate its 1400 rented properties and 500 leasehold properties in the Brockley area to the Governments Decent Home standard by the end of 2010. The contract also includes maintenance and management of the housing stock for the next 20 years, as well as a commitment to improving socio-economic conditions in the locality over that period.
Regenter began refurbishment work in September 2007, initially focusing on completing a small number of show properties so residents could see the changes that would be made to their homes. Primarily work involves new kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors, and repairs to roofs. The windows, in particular, are an interesting challenge because many of the properties are located within a conservation area which means replacement must meet specific requirements.
In addition, Regenter immediately started a timetable of on-going maintenance work to clear a backlog of repairs that had built up over the years prior to June 2007.
Regenter appreciates that good communication with residents and tenants, and the wider community, is critical to the success of a PFI housing scheme. Therefore, Regenter undertook a range of initiatives to involve local people in the regeneration works:
Regenter continues to work arm in arm with the residents , making the PFI project, one of the best service providers within the borough.
