Lewisham Council to appoint surveyor for fire-damaged nursery

Summarised from MyLondon's report · Updated 5 Nov, 19:10 · Archive

Lewisham Council has agreed to appoint a surveyor to assess damage to Rushey Green Nursery after a major fire in January.

A major fire broke out at Rushey Green Nursery on 31 January, requiring around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines to tackle the blaze. There were no injuries reported, but the three-storey building at 41 Rushey Green suffered significant damage. Nearly half of the roof was destroyed, and firefighting efforts and water used to extinguish the fire caused further extensive damage. The cause has been recorded as undetermined due to structural stability concerns that made the building inaccessible and hampered investigation.

During a meeting on 4 November, Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet agreed to approve appointing a surveyor to assess the damage and plan reinstatement works. Anthony Patrick Associates has been identified as the preferred supplier. Deputy Mayor Rudi Schmidt said the council expected to recover costs through insurance but needed to appoint a surveyor quickly to avoid prolonged loss of rental income from the building.

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