AMSON Consortium Appointed For Rock Mills Project In L'Derry

A housing association in Northern Ireland has selected a contractor in L'Derry to upgrade its Rocks Mills project in the city.

AMSON Consortium were appointed to carry out refurbishment work on the Choice Housing scheme on the Strand Road.

The series of works will reconfigure the Rock Mills site to provide 96 modern self-contained units with the three largest each accommodating families of four. The refurbishment will include an overhaul of all electrics and plumbing within the building and the fitting of new kitchens and bathrooms throughout, as well as a number of other upgrades to the building.


Michael McDonnell, Chief Executive of Choice said: "Rock Mills is in great need of renovation and refurbishment to enable it to help address the urgent local housing need. We engaged in a rigorous search to find the best contractors and it is pleasing to appoint organisations that have the skills, experience and resources for a job of this size. We believe in investing in the local communities where we operate and it is an added bonus to support local businesses with projects like this.

"This is an exciting new chapter for Rock Mills. The reconfiguration of the building increases the number of homes we can provide and incorporates the very best standards and the latest in energy saving technology. It will enable tenants to make the most of quality, affordable and secure homes rights in the heart of the city."