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Southwick housing scheme cost rises 60% after contractor collapse and defects

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The council stated that the 49-flat housing scheme in Southwick has increased in cost by 60%, rising to £19.6m from an original budget of £12.2m. This increase followed the collapse of the main contractor, Westridge Construction, in September 2023, and the discovery of serious hidden defects. These defects included faulty cladding that allowed water damage and incomplete foul drainage connections.

From constructionnews.co.uk

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The project's cost overrun and the need for rectification work place a significant financial burden on the local authority. The issues stemmed from the original contractor's insolvency and subsequent substandard construction work found by the replacement contractor, Cheesmur.

From constructionnews.co.uk

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    The county council might face increased costs for public works and infrastructure maintenance due to the cost overrun and required rectifications.

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