Mozart Court

Mozart Court

Mozart Court - Port Talbot

Sheltered Housing Refurbishment

Timescale

2015 - 2017

Awards

NPTC Building Control Awards 2017- Best Change of Use or Conversion Winner.

LABC South Wales Region 2017 – Best Change of Use or Conversion nomination.

Description of work:

Live building refurbishment of 44 flats to include;

Flat roof conversion to pitched
New incoming 3-phase power supply
Conversion of bed sit flats into 1 bed flats
Upgrading of building fabric to improve fire resistance – FD30 Doors, Timonox Paint, Fire rated ceiling renewals etc.
Upgrading of warden call system & IT infrastructure

The final stage of the refurbishment was in the communal lounge, following which the residents celebrated with a re-opening party with invite to all workmen involved in the refurbishment.

The following comments were made;

NPT Homes Accommodation Assistant Tania Herne said:

“The refurbishment of the communal area at Mozart Court has created a modern, inviting place for residents to meet, socialise and interact with each other. It was important that the area would be inclusive to everyone and that’s why we ensured that the work adhered to the RNIB’s Visibly Better standard.”

One of the residents at Mozart Court, June Brayley said:

“The new lounge is wonderful. It has really created a space where we enjoy spending time and has really enhanced the community feel here. I’m really looking forward to spending time in here with my fellow residents.”