Perth & Kinross council celebrate successful completion of council housing improvement projects

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

Perth & Kinross Council’s Kitchen Renewal Project in partnership with Connaught has been completed ahead of schedule and with much positive feedback from tenants.

The Bathroom Renewal Project commenced in May 2007 and the 6500 houses and 10 public bathroom areas in sheltered housing blocks have been completed by Connaught Partnerships five weeks early. There was a six-day target for installation and again this was largely met, with 98% satisfaction levels amongst Council tenants. The final cost for the project is expected to be around £23.5m.

Housing & Health Convener, Councillor Peter Barrett, was joined by Council officers and representatives from Connaught at the home of tenant Ruby Mills who had a new bathroom fitted. Ruby said she was very happy with the works done and felt the involvement of tenants in the projects had been helpful.

Councillor Barrett welcomed the successful completion of both projects: "I am extremely pleased with the work done by Connaught in partnership with the Council to renew bathrooms in our council houses.

"The focus for these projects has been to improve facilities and so deliver better housing. Therefore, the completion within the agreed timescales and to such a high level of tenant satisfaction, gives me great pleasure. I know the projects have made a real difference to people throughout the Perth and Kinross area and I would like to thank Connaught, Council staff and our tenants for working together so well for this excellent end result."

Bill Coghill, Connaught Partnerships regional director, said: “The key to the success of the Bathroom Renewal Project has undoubtedly been the true partnership ethos adopted by Perth & Kinross Council and Connaught.

"Throughout the works we have developed and maintained an excellent working relationship which has proved to be instrumental in completing the works early while recording unprecedented levels of customer satisfaction in the process.”