The emergency evacuation of 211 flats in Canning Town took place on Friday night following a warning from the London Fire Brigade about serious structural concerns affecting three residential buildings.
Letters issued to residents highlighted problems with a transfer slab, warning that the defects “could result in a collapse.”
A detailed structural investigation is now underway at Sovereign Tower, Centurion Tower and St Vincent Court. The buildings were completed in 2017 as part of a joint venture between Cathedral Group and Galliard Homes.
Newham Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr John Gray, said: “We were informed by London Fire Brigade (LFB) that Sovereign Tower, Centurion Tower and St Vincent Court, Canning Town, are facing serious structural problems in the buildings, reported directly from the property management company.
“Around 211 private households were requested to be evacuated by the property management company alongside the LFB and Council officers in the early hours of the morning.
“The Council immediately set up a rest centre and provided emergency accommodation and support for residents without alternative accommodation for the night.
“The council is working with the property management company for the buildings, as well as emergency services, to minimise risk to members of the public.”
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