Renovations Underway At Down Homes

Six homes in Greyabbey and Kircubbin, Co Down, are to be upgraded by the Housing Executive, as part of a £280,000 investment plan, it has been announced.

Work on one house at Islandview Gardens, Greyabbey, has already been completed.

Tenant Lisa Graham recently moved into her newly-refurbished house in the village.

She said: "I had been allocated a tenancy but major improvements needed to be carried out before I could move in. The Housing Executive provided me with a temporary home nearby while the work was being done, and I am very pleased to now be living in my new home.


"The improvements are wonderful. I have two bedrooms, a much larger and modern kitchen, a new bathroom, new doors, double glazed windows and oil central heating. The house is really comfortable."

District Manager Owen Brady said: "This scheme demonstrates the Housing Executive’s commitment to improving the living standards of its tenants in rural areas. Lisa’s home had been vacant and a previous tenant had refused to have improvements carried out during an earlier scheme.

"The house was in need of improvements and I am delighted that we have had this opportunity to provide a quality modern home for Lisa. I hope that she will enjoy living in her new home," he added.

(PR/JM)