Home improvements completed as ACHA tenant turns 102 years young

Published by Gary Bolton for Connaught Plc in Housing and also in Communities

Argyll Community Housing Association’s (ACHA) oldest tenant is preparing for a double celebration after planned improvements to her home were completed in time for her 102nd birthday!

Mrs Maisie Robertson of Douglas Cottages, Dunoon was presented with a birthday cake by Iona MacPhail, ACHA Regional Manager, Bill Coghill, Connaught Partnerships regional director for Scotland and the team of technicians and customer service staff who worked to complete kitchen and bathroom improvements to her property.

On Thursday 6th May, Mrs Robertson celebrated her 102nd birthday in her home with friends and family and is delighted with improvements that have been made. She said: “I was a little worried about the improvements to my kitchen and bathroom as there was such a lot of work to do. Obviously it was a disruption for a few days but all my questions were answered and I was kept informed of the works throughout and it was definitely worth it, as the end result is just fabulous.”

Christine Johnston, Director of Housing and Neighbourhood Services, said: “All of us at ACHA are delighted to help Mrs Robertson celebrate her birthday. It’s been a real joint effort ensuring the work was completed with a minimum of disruption and it’s a great bonus that we are finished in time to let Mrs Robertson focus on enjoying her birthday.”

Bill Coghill, Connaught Partnerships regional director for Scotland, said: “Where possible the individual requirements of ACHA customers are taken into account as part of the improvement process to their homes and we were delighted to be able to finish our works to allow Mrs Robertson to celebrate her birthday in style.”

ACHA and Connaught are working in partnership to provide kitchen and bathroom improvements to around 3000 properties across the whole of Argyll and Bute.