Project Update

Issue 17

Dear Local Residents & Stakeholders,

This Week on Site

As works continue on Section 3, our specialist scaffolding team is carefully adjusting the scaffold to align with the reducing height of the structure. As the scaffold is securelytied into the building, these adjustments are essential to maintain safety as demolition progresses.

Recent periods of high winds have meant that some activities at height neededto be temporarily paused; however, the team has continued to make good use of time. Where conditions did not allow progress on Section 3, attention was redirected to Section 4, the final section of the building.

Thisflexible approach has allowed the project to continue moving forward safely and efficiently despite the challenging weather conditions.

Looking Ahead

We are hopeful for kinder weather conditions in the coming period, which will allow our team to work safely at height, complete Section 3, and continue progressing the remaining works in Section 4.

Kind regards,

Ulster University & B Small Contracts Ltd

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Project Update

Issue 16

Dear Local Residents & Stakeholders,

This Week on Site

As highlighted in last week’s update, we’re delighted to confirm that the scaffold installation was completed early this week, as planned. This important milestone allowed our team to move confidently into the next phase, and we’re pleased to report that demolition of Section 3 is now progressing well, with approximately 50% already complete.

We’re especially happy to share that on 05/12/25 the chimney at the top of this section was delicately and safely removed—a precise piece of work carried out with great care by our skilled team. Overall, it’s been another very positive week on site, and we look forward to keeping you updated as progress continues.

Looking Ahead

Our target for next week is to complete section 3 and continue to remove rubble from site. As section 3 gradually comes down so will the scaffolding.

Kind regards,

Ulster University & B Small Contracts Ltd

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