Flammable cladding has been removed for investigation from a Darlington apartment block as the NSW Government kicks off its billion-dollar Project Remediate program.

Project Remediate so far has more than 155 buildings registered for corrective work and is on track to remove all flammable cladding from eligible high-risk residential apartment buildings in the state by the end of 2023, Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson says.

“Today is the start of a critical program that has been years in the making,” Mr Anderson said. “We are now ready to fix a problem that has been burdening owners for a long time. This is an incredibly important moment for the families and residents living in apartments impacted by dangerous cladding.”

Project Remediate, launched in March, assures that when the cladding is overhauled the work will be accepted by insurers, and also provides no-interest loans and free expert management.

Managing Contractor Hansen Yuncken will investigate the materials gathered and ACOR will give expert engineering and design advice on the best remediation solution for each building, taking into consideration weatherproofing, wind resistance, durability, thermal insulation and aesthetics.

Mr Anderson encouraged owners corporations still considering Project Remediate to register their interest as soon as possible so work can commence.