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Still condensation on windows of most.

Ventilation OK.

Heaters inadequate.

External lighting to carports.

Brick cladding recommended.

Cost of new roof excessive unless essential.

All windows should be replaced.

Ventilation improved.

APU conversions can be done.

b. "Melba Flats Upgrading - Monitoring of Prototypes" (Consultant Engineers)

Largely technical detail, but

Condensation problems can be overcome.

Little or no benefit from externalisation of wet areas.

Brick cladding recommended.

External shading for some glass.

c "Banned Gardens Report" - CBS Realty World

Not cost efficient as no guarantee of success in eliminating root problems and new accommodation could be built for same price.

7. "Melba Flats Study" NCDC

Current data/options/evaluation.

Social problems:

Poor access to shops, schools, public transport.

High proportion of emergency housing and non-English speakers.

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