The background

In November 2023, Gentoo started structural investigations in the 3Ls, to understand their structural condition. Twelve months later, in November 2024, we wrote to you to share the results for Londonderry Tower, which were the same for Lambton and Lumley Towers: 

The results told us that: 

• the buildings are safe for day-to-day use 
• there are no visual signs of structural failure 
• any major impact, such as an explosion, could cause significant structural damage due to the way the buildings were constructed 

In addition to the findings of the structural investigations, there is significant planned investment needed in these buildings, which includes work to improve fire safety in the 3Ls.