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17/06/2014

Transformation Complete At Paisley Tower Block

A project to transform a high rise block of flats in Paisley, Renfrewshire has been completed.

The £2.2m project has allowed the building to be renovated and become more energy efficient.

The property is home to 89 tenants and as part of the work, has had new double-glazed windows, a new pitched roof, a new entrance vestibule, balcony enclosures to each flat and new thermal over-cladding all installed.

The work was carried out as part of a £17.5m programme to refurbish and upgrade nine of the council's multi-storey blocks.

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Two high-rise blocks in Gallowhill, Gallowhill Court and Glencairn Court, have already been regenerated and are now fully let, and work is now set to begin on four blocks in the Charleston area of Paisley. Work is also expected to commence on Speirsfield Court and Camphill Court next month.

Welcoming the project, Councillor Tommy Williams, Convener of Renfrewshire Council's Housing and Community Safety Policy Board, said: "This is another major investment in the homes of Renfrewshire Council tenants. Over the last few years we have undertaken massive improvements to our housing stock both inside and out making people's homes more modern, comfortable and energy efficient.

"Williamsburgh Court has been transformed and brought up to an excellent standard for those who live there. We're delighted with the outcome and have had a really positive reaction from our tenants."

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