"The safety of people living in our homes and estates is our top priority as a landlord. A specialist assessment has found Marie Curie House is a substantial fire risk, and as the building is near the end of its lifespan and beyond economical repair so we will now empty the building and demolish it. We do not take this decision lightly and have thoroughly investigated the refurbishment option."
"In October, Southwark Council's Housing Scrutiny Commission heard how a building survey found several critical concerns that posed a serious risks to life, safety and the long-term stability of Marie Curie House including explosion hazards and structural degradation due to humidity. The Commission heard how more money would be needed on top of the reported 23m refurbishment costs because of needing to meet new fire safety standards."
Marie Curie House, a 1960s tower block on the Sceaux Gardens estate in Camberwell, will be demolished after a report found retrofit costs of around £23 million. A building survey identified critical concerns posing serious risks to life and long-term stability, including explosion hazards and structural degradation from humidity. Additional funding would be required to meet new fire safety standards. Southwark Council's cabinet agreed to empty and demolish the block. The building sits opposite Lakanal House, where six people died in a 2009 fire. The council stated plans to explore building more council homes on and near the site.
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