Update on Block 1 Painting

Despite the hopes we had of the painting work starting on Block 1, little progress has been made to date, and I spoke this week to Paul Skirrow, the contractor. He has explained that the delay results from unexpected difficulties arising with his Spanish staff, who have told him that the unemployment benefit they are currently receiving is worth too much for them to return to work ! He has been unable to secure other reliable staff to fill the gap this leaves in his painting teams, with the result that previous contracts are still being finished. Materials have already been purchased and delivered to the site, and we are optimistic that work will start in the next week or so. Paul has apologized for the inconvenience this has caused for us. We will continue to monitor the situation and, should the circumstances require, will even consider bringing in an alternative contractor to complete the job. This is not a particularly desirable alternative, but nonetheless is an option open to us. We will provide further updates via the Blog as the situation develops. Best regards The Committee