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11/04/2016
Keepmoat Delivers £9.7m Refurb In Newcastle Upon Tyne
Keepmoat has helped to deliver a £9.7 million refurbishment project at an iconic block of maisonettes in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Work on the Grade II listed Byker Wall was delivered between the Byker Community Trust (BCT) Housing Association, Keepmoat and security systems provider OpenView.
The project involved refurbishing 628 flats and maisonettes including link blocks.
The 1.3 mile-long structure received a full external fabtic overhaul including the installation of a new roof and photovoltaics, new windows and doors, improvements to communal stairwells and entrances, a new digital aerial system, upgraded door entry and CCTV and a complete repaint.
The two-year project included the installation of 132 PV panels, the removal of 300 tonnes of asbestos and the installation of of fibre optic cabling for telephone and broadband services.
Jill Haley, Chief Executive of the BCT, said: "When the Estate transferred from Newcastle City Council to the BCT in July 2012, we made a number of specific promises to tenants relating to investment in the Estate which included refurbishing the Byker Wall.
"The Wall forms the centre piece of the Byker Estate and these improvements will make a significant difference to residents and their homes making them more energy efficient whilst improving the visual appeal of the whole Estate."
Lee Francis, Area Director for Keepmoat in the North East, added: "This has been a remarkable project to be involved in from day one. The solid partnership we have with Byker Community Trust and Newcastle City Council has been instrumental in the successful delivery of this scheme."
(LM)
Work on the Grade II listed Byker Wall was delivered between the Byker Community Trust (BCT) Housing Association, Keepmoat and security systems provider OpenView.
The project involved refurbishing 628 flats and maisonettes including link blocks.
The 1.3 mile-long structure received a full external fabtic overhaul including the installation of a new roof and photovoltaics, new windows and doors, improvements to communal stairwells and entrances, a new digital aerial system, upgraded door entry and CCTV and a complete repaint.
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The two-year project included the installation of 132 PV panels, the removal of 300 tonnes of asbestos and the installation of of fibre optic cabling for telephone and broadband services.
Jill Haley, Chief Executive of the BCT, said: "When the Estate transferred from Newcastle City Council to the BCT in July 2012, we made a number of specific promises to tenants relating to investment in the Estate which included refurbishing the Byker Wall.
"The Wall forms the centre piece of the Byker Estate and these improvements will make a significant difference to residents and their homes making them more energy efficient whilst improving the visual appeal of the whole Estate."
Lee Francis, Area Director for Keepmoat in the North East, added: "This has been a remarkable project to be involved in from day one. The solid partnership we have with Byker Community Trust and Newcastle City Council has been instrumental in the successful delivery of this scheme."
(LM)
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