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Heating System

College Heating:

• Now that we have designed and implemented some changes to the new system to increase the temperatures in our buildings you may note that rooms can become over-heated, if this happens please feel free to adjust the thermostatic radiator valve (video guide  https://youtu.be/rijd-iXJZ48) to bring the levels back to a comfortable point.
• Project consultants and engineers are continuing their works on refining the system over the coming weeks when we are expecting another short cold spell; residents will hear more on this in due course if it affects them.
• If any of you do experience temperatures in your rooms that are lower than expected then please complete an online Maintenance request and the team will attend as soon as they can.
• There are a few tips that we would encourage residents to try prior to adjusting the radiator valve in their room:
• Add some extra layers of clothing
• Ensure that radiators are free from obstructions
• Close doors
• Close windows
• If fresh air is required in your room use the trickle vents on the window frames (see video guide https://youtu.be/rijd-iXJZ48)

Key dates

• The South Car Park remains closed until the end of 2023 whilst the work is carried out

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• We are now entering the final phase of the B-Block re-roofing project, with the last section being stripped and waterproofed over the coming weeks and the new windows being fitted to the remaining 2 penthouse apartments will be completed by mid-February.
• There is a new programme at the link here – showing all noisy works complete on schedule early February and a few finishing tasks now completing early March, on account of the extreme weather before Christmas. Scaffolding will to come down over the coming weeks.
• The remaining Penthouse windows are due to be completed on schedule towards the end of January and those residents affected will be advised soon, if they haven’t already.

What we've done

• A consultation meeting with future and current B Block residents has taken place. The impact of the work and the areas affected can be found at the following links:
  • B Block Building Floor Plan
  • B Block Roofing Works
  • B Block Coloured Area Plan

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Watch this space for more information.

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College, Oxford for current work information affecting F, G & H Block. 

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Watch this space for new information

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Heating & Hot Water

What we've done

• The removal of the old gas boilers and upgrading radiators and pipework has been completed and Robin Gandy has now been connected to the main heat pump system for the College main site.

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Decarbonisation and the Annex:

• This phase of our decarbonisation project is now drawing to a close, there is some work left to complete in 20 Garford Road, the Annex and 16 Chadlington Road – you will have noticed the very welcome change in external appearance to our beloved Annex building.
• We have now started the process of refurbishing the kitchens and common spaces throughout, it will be a completely transformed space in a few months.

Linton Road is complete for now; watch this space for possible future works into 2023. 

14 Chadlington Road has been completed.

Work is now progressing at speed in the President’s Lodgings and 31 Linton Road; the properties will be fully decarbonised and switched onto our clean electric systems before the summer is out. The next phase of work is as per the new programme (link).

Other Works

• Annex refurbishments have been completed with new kitchens, decorations, windows, lights, carpets and flooring bringing the building well into the modern day and making a much more attractive space for our residents to use.
• Annex Back Garden is being transformed into a new flagship green space open for all the College community to enjoy from the middle of June onwards.
• Linton Road houses will be undergoing kitchen upgrades in the coming months and will be transformed as the decarbonisation projects move through them.
• Robin Gandy bathrooms will be transformed into much more useable spaces with walk in showers and upgraded facilities over the summer months.