Future Plans

Date this page was last reviewed  01/12/1999

 
Lighting
After the positive response following the installation of the extra garden light and the spot lamp illuminating the Ravensroost sign on the bridge, we have decided to install more lighting around the development.  There are plans to light the entrance to the driveway and the short footpath from the road to the driveway.  The emergency vehicle access between the two buildings will shortly benefit from appropriate lighting.  Lighting for the visitors' car parking area is also under consideration.
Security
There have been breaches of security in the past principally because access to the garden has been comparatively easy from the stairwell at the end elevation of the large block.  A locking wrought iron gate is being fitted to the stairs leading down to the garden and this will prevent people from accessing the garden by this route.  It will be far more public for an intruder to enter the garden between the two buildings where the lighting is good and visibility is high.  Please bear in mind that Ravensroost is a member of Neighbourhood Watch so please help by being vigilant and either calling the Police or contacting your nearest Board member.
Irrigation
A sprinkler system will be installed in the gardens next year to ensure that all of the flowerbeds receive an adequate water supply during the Summer months.
Panels
There have been many concerns from residents regarding the panels beneath the windows both front and rear.   While it is true that these panels have been causing problems with leaks lately, after investigation it has been found that the panels are in fact mostly in very good condition. It is the old original sealing mastic that has broken down over the years that has been letting in the water.  These panels will be removed, painted and reinstalled using the latest sealing materials on an ongoing basis.  Please let us know if you are experiencing leaks in these areas (or anywhere else!) and we will prioritise the necessary work.
Automatic lighting system
We have six ageing mechanical light timer clocks that control the lighting in the carports, corridors and garden.  These six clocks come on at different times even though they are set as precisely as a mechanical clock will allow.  What we propose is to replace them with some light sensing devices to come on at dusk or indeed if it gets dark during the day and to switch off in the morning.  This system should only occasionally  need to be adjusted.
Painting of the parking areas
This will be carried out in the dry weather during 2000.
Perimeter fencing
The fencing in many parts of the property needs replacing.  Dogs are coming into the garden and chasing the cats.  The work will be carried out as needed.
Central heating chimneys
An examination of the old central heating chimneys (now obsolete) has revealed that most of them need to have the concrete caps re-fixed.  This is not a big job and is not a source of water ingress.  We shall instruct our regular contractor to repair them during 2000.

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