ENGIE has been selected to deliver a £20 million housing improvement programme in Northumberland.

The scheme is part of a five-year £60m investment by Bernicia to carry out major internal and external upgrades to thousands of homes across the region.

ENGIE will deliver internal modernisations such as replacement kitchens, heating, rewiring and replacement windows and doors; while externally the company will undertake re-roofing work, chimney repairs and replacement walls. The energy and services specialist has also confirmed there will be significant investment and opportunities for local people, including employment and training prospects.


The five-year programme is scheduled to commence in April.

Andrew McIntosh, Regional Managing Director for ENGIE, said: "This is a carefully considered project that encompasses much more than just home improvements.  We will work with Bernicia to identify local needs and aspirations to ensure we not only improve living conditions, but lives. On every project we deliver, we are heavily focussed on people and it's fantastic to be working with Bernicia – who are wholly committed to their tenants and are investing heavily to enrich the lives of local residents.

"We have an extensive background in similar wide-scale regeneration projects with residents in situ and have a committed team that will communicate openly throughout the duration of works."

Neil Storey, Assistant Director of Technical Services at Bernicia, added: "The projects are part of Bernicia's ongoing commitment to investing in our existing homes, neighbourhoods and communities. We look forward to forging a strong partnership with ENGIE and other delivery contractors over the next 5 years."

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