The Department for Communities will receive the funds in the 2023-24 financial year, in addition to a previous allocation of £33m.
James McCallan, co-founder of Anamore, said, “The tragic events in London, Milan and more recently Valenica act as stark reminders that fire compliance in construction should be a priority for governments around the world.
“The use of unsafe, flammable cladding and insulation is becoming a phenomenon, with tragic events unfolding in different countries across Europe.
“There are currently around 280 buildings in Northern Ireland classed as ‘high-rise residential’ properties and have the potential to be at risk. The additional funding will enable more property owners to avail of the financial support to fix non-compliant buildings.
“There is still more to be done to help support the wider construction sector but, with local politicians in agreement that specific NI legislation reflecting the Building Safety Act is needed to protect people, it’s a positive first step.”
A local building remediation specialist has welcomed news that an additional £1.2m in government funding has been allocated to the Cladding Safety Scheme in Northern Ireland.
The Department for Communities will receive the funds in the 2023-24 financial year, in addition to a previous allocation of £33m.
James McCallan, co-founder of Anamore, said, “The tragic events in London, Milan and more recently Valenica act as stark reminders that fire compliance in construction should be a priority for governments around the world.
“The use of unsafe, flammable cladding and insulation is becoming a phenomenon, with tragic events unfolding in different countries across Europe.
“There are currently around 280 buildings in Northern Ireland classed as ‘high-rise residential’ properties and have the potential to be at risk. The additional funding will enable more property owners to avail of the financial support to fix non-compliant buildings.
“There is still more to be done to help support the wider construction sector but, with local politicians in agreement that specific NI legislation reflecting the Building Safety Act is needed to protect people, it’s a positive first step.”
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