"Councillors said the local community had "no faith" in the firm, citing unpaid costs and safety failures which led to a glass pane falling from the 12th floor of the tower on 27 June 2022. The incident left Merton Council with a 3m bill for emergency work to make the building safe and claims Criterion still owes it the money."
"Councillor Stuart Neaverson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "This easily could have killed someone if they were walking past at that moment in time." He said the incident exposed serious concerns about the building's safety and management. Subsequent inspections by Criterion found that 69 windows across the tower needed replacing. During that period, Mr Neaverson claims Criterion refused to take further action to secure the building. Merton Council issued an emergency order allowing it to erect scaffolding around the tower to protect the public."
Criterion Capital owns the 19-storey Britannia Point in south-west London and proposes a Colliers Gardens development comprising a 16-storey aparthotel, a 14-storey co-living building and a seven-storey private rented block arranged around a central green. The development site lies between Wandle Park and Colliers Wood Recreation Ground, currently used as a temporary coach park and vehicle storage. Councillors and residents have expressed no faith in the firm after safety failures and unpaid costs, following a glass pane falling from the 12th floor on 27 June 2022. Merton Council incurred a £3m emergency bill and claims Criterion still owes the money. Inspections identified 69 windows needing replacement and scaffolding remained for about 18 months while safety checks were carried out. Criterion says it consulted residents in July and has been approached for comment.
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