The Latest on Vantage Point
Located in Wigan town centre, Vantage Point is a brand-new development of luxury 1-bedroom apartments. Within close reach of the proposed HS2 rail investment at Wigan North Western Station, and proximity to Wigan’s main shopping street, this development offers convenience and high rental income. Here are the latest Vantage Point construction updates for your viewing:
Current Progress
- Completion of window installation.
- Near completion of 1st fix MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) including sprinkler system.
- Near completion of all partitions and ceilings.
2023
2022
Q2 2023 (On schedule)
Excellent progress has been maintained across the site recently with fire protection and structural infilling works now complete. Partition corridor and party walls are also complete on all floors, while plastering operations are now being undertaken on all levels.
With plans currently well on track, the onsite team will soon be working towards the significant completion of the second floor, commencement of the roofing works, and completion of the show flat.
Summary of Works Progressed
- Completion of window installation.
- Near completion of 1st fix MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) including sprinkler system.
- Near completion of all partitions and ceilings.
- Near completion of 1st fix joinery.
- Progression of boarding and plastering.
- Progression of 2nd fix joinery including doors.
- Progression of kitchens.
- Progression of tiling.
- Progression of 2nd fix MEP.
- Progression of sanitaryware.
- Progression of corridors.
- Progression of decoration.
- Progression of flooring.
Construction Activity (%)
- Demolition & Alterations – 100%
- Site Works – 50%
- Fire Protection – 100%
- Fire Stopping – 85%
- Windows & External Doors – 100%
- Roof Covering – 0%
- Partitions Party Walls/Main walls 1st Fix – 100%
- Partitions 2nd Fix – 65%
- Joinery & Internal Doors – 50%
- Kitchens – 50%
- Floor Finishes – 45%
- Wall and Ceiling Finishes – 50%
- Tiling – 50%
- Fittings & Furnishings – 0%
- Mechanical & Electrical Services 1st Fix – 75%
- Mechanical & Electrical Services 2nd Fix – 25%
- Lift refurbishment – 10%
- Builders work in connection with Services – 85%
- Drainage External GF – 100%
- Incoming Services – 15%
- Minor Building works – 10%
The Following works are anticipated to be progressed in the next period:
- Significant completion of the 2nd floor.
- Progression of the internal fit out to apartments and communal areas of the 3rd & 34th floors.
- Progression of the decoration elements to apartments and communal areas throughout.
- Progression of the 1st fix and progression of the 2nd fix to M&E to apartments and communal areas.
- Commencement of the roofing works.
- Commencement of the stair balustrading works.
- Completion of the show flat.
At Vantage Point, scaffolding has recently been completed and demolition is progressing nicely.
1st fix works have commenced, as well as internal walls and partitions. Flooring and painting to the first floor apartments is making excellent headway.
Summary of Works Progressed
- Completion of scaffolding
- Progression of demolition
- Progression of ceilings including intumescent paint and fire stopping works
- Commencement and progression of 1st fix mechanical, electrical and plumbing, including sprinkler system
- Progression of 1st fix joinery
- Commencement and progression of internal walls and partitions
- Progression of flooring in 1st floor apartments
- Progression of painting in 1st floor apartments
- Progression of window removal
- Progression of window installations
- Progression of corridors
- Commencement of plastering
- Commencement of decoration in show flat
- Commencement of flooring in show flat
- Commencement of shower trays
2023
January
Q2 2023 (On schedule)
Excellent progress has been maintained across the site recently with fire protection and structural infilling works now complete. Partition corridor and party walls are also complete on all floors, while plastering operations are now being undertaken on all levels.
With plans currently well on track, the onsite team will soon be working towards the significant completion of the second floor, commencement of the roofing works, and completion of the show flat.
Summary of Works Progressed
- Completion of window installation.
- Near completion of 1st fix MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) including sprinkler system.
- Near completion of all partitions and ceilings.
- Near completion of 1st fix joinery.
- Progression of boarding and plastering.
- Progression of 2nd fix joinery including doors.
- Progression of kitchens.
- Progression of tiling.
- Progression of 2nd fix MEP.
- Progression of sanitaryware.
- Progression of corridors.
- Progression of decoration.
- Progression of flooring.
Construction Activity (%)
- Demolition & Alterations – 100%
- Site Works – 50%
- Fire Protection – 100%
- Fire Stopping – 85%
- Windows & External Doors – 100%
- Roof Covering – 0%
- Partitions Party Walls/Main walls 1st Fix – 100%
- Partitions 2nd Fix – 65%
- Joinery & Internal Doors – 50%
- Kitchens – 50%
- Floor Finishes – 45%
- Wall and Ceiling Finishes – 50%
- Tiling – 50%
- Fittings & Furnishings – 0%
- Mechanical & Electrical Services 1st Fix – 75%
- Mechanical & Electrical Services 2nd Fix – 25%
- Lift refurbishment – 10%
- Builders work in connection with Services – 85%
- Drainage External GF – 100%
- Incoming Services – 15%
- Minor Building works – 10%
The Following works are anticipated to be progressed in the next period:
- Significant completion of the 2nd floor.
- Progression of the internal fit out to apartments and communal areas of the 3rd & 34th floors.
- Progression of the decoration elements to apartments and communal areas throughout.
- Progression of the 1st fix and progression of the 2nd fix to M&E to apartments and communal areas.
- Commencement of the roofing works.
- Commencement of the stair balustrading works.
- Completion of the show flat.
2022
October
At Vantage Point, scaffolding has recently been completed and demolition is progressing nicely.
1st fix works have commenced, as well as internal walls and partitions. Flooring and painting to the first floor apartments is making excellent headway.
Summary of Works Progressed
- Completion of scaffolding
- Progression of demolition
- Progression of ceilings including intumescent paint and fire stopping works
- Commencement and progression of 1st fix mechanical, electrical and plumbing, including sprinkler system
- Progression of 1st fix joinery
- Commencement and progression of internal walls and partitions
- Progression of flooring in 1st floor apartments
- Progression of painting in 1st floor apartments
- Progression of window removal
- Progression of window installations
- Progression of corridors
- Commencement of plastering
- Commencement of decoration in show flat
- Commencement of flooring in show flat
- Commencement of shower trays