Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved a £1 million investment to refurbish the kitchen and dining facilities at Woodberry Down Primary School, which were severely damaged by a sewage flood. The decision, made at a Cabinet meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026, will provide a permanent, resilient, and cost-effective solution, eliminating the need for temporary setups and restoring full operational capacity.
The refurbishment is scheduled to commence on site in May 2026, following a procurement process expected to begin in April 2026. The entire project is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.
The investment aims to create a more resilient facility, incorporating drainage mitigation works to reduce the risk of recurrence.
This approach is designed to provide a resilient, compliant, and cost-effective long-term solution,
moving away from reliance on costly temporary setups
and ensuring the school can operate at full capacity.
The decision was made during a Hackney Council Cabinet meeting held at Hackney Town Hall. The meeting agenda and public reports pack, detailing the proposals, are available online.
This refurbishment is considered a value-for-money long-term solution compared to previous temporary measures. The full details of the decisions made at the meeting can be found in the official minutes.
Public reports pack Monday 20 July 2026 Cabinet Decisions Monday 20 July 2026 Cabinet