RAAC Pilot Project

At a Special Council meeting on Tuesday 9 December, Councillors granted approval to begin an initial pilot project focused on council-owned housing.

Following a tender process earlier this year, R S Hill (Joiners & Building Contractors) has been appointed as the successful contractor to carry out the pilot works. These works are scheduled to commence on 15 June 2026 and be completed by late summer 2026.

The pilot project will be carried out on 10 Milton Street, a vacant council-owned property adjoining another empty council-owned home. This location has been selected to ensure that no privately owned properties are affected while we assess the viability of the proposed approach.

The pilot will involve the removal of RAAC panels and the installation of a new timber-structured flat roof. The purpose of the project is to determine whether a successful connection can be achieved between the new roof structure and the existing roof finishes.

Contractors will be on site between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the duration of the works.

If the pilot proves successful, we will look to continue with roof replacements on additional council-owned properties.

If the pilot is not successful, we will present alternative options to the Committee.