Building Resilience at Harpers Court: PFR Installation Works Complete
Background
We are pleased to confirm that a comprehensive Property Flood Resilience (PFR)programme has now been successfully completed at Harpers Court, an independent living residence in Brigstock.
Delivered on behalf of the RAIN Project and in collaboration with JBA Consulting, Watertight International and the housing provider Amplius, the works included a wide-ranging package of flood resilience measures designed to better protect the building and its residents from future flood events.
Scope of Works
The tailored PFR solutions included:
Installation of Kitemarked flood windows to ground-floor flats
Fitting of sump pumps and non-return valves to reduce internal water ingress
Installation of self closing airbricks, and repairing mortar/pointing where needed
A new flood barrier system, supported by the construction of a wall to maintain safe and accessible entry and exit points for residents.
Throughout the project, our team worked considerately to minimise disruption, coordinating closely with the onsite housing team and residents to ensure smooth access and timely communication. Next step is to onboard those residents that have smartphones with the Resilico app with support from our team, so they can create and store their own personal flood preparedness plans, as well as receive flood risk warnings directly to their smartphones.
We’d like to thank the residents of Harpers Court for their patience and support during the installation period. Thanks too to the RAIN Project and Amplius Housing for their partnership and continued commitment to supporting communities.
Testimonial from the RAIN Project
“The works delivered by Watertight at Harpers Court are a fantastic example of what effective Property Flood Resilience looks like in practice. The team worked closely with us from the outset, carrying out detailed surveys to scope the right solutions and then clearly communicating each stage of the process.
At the point of installation, the team was professional, considerate and kept the site tidy to ensure residents were kept informed and could move around safely. A real highlight was the live ‘wet test’, which gave residents the opportunity to see the flood windows in action. It was extremely well received and went a long way in reassuring everyone and instilling confidence that meaningful steps have been taken to help reduce future flood risks at the property.”
