Window replacements for Creggan

Local politicians have welcomed confirmation from the Housing Executive (NIHE) regarding the roll out of a replacement window scheme for the Creggan area of the city.
By Ciaran Lockhart
Published 25th Feb 2020, 09:02 BST
The Shops, Central Drive Creggan, (Google Earth)The Shops, Central Drive Creggan, (Google Earth)
The Shops, Central Drive Creggan, (Google Earth)

Areas of Creggan to be included in the window replacement scheme include: Aranmore Avenue, Balbane Pass, Benevenagh Gardens, Circular Road, Creggan Heights, Cromore Gardens, High Park, Iniscarn Road, Inveroe Gardens, Linsfort Drive, Ramore Garden and Rinmore Drive.

Sinn Féin Moor Councillor Tina Burke said that: “This window replacement scheme is part of the wider regeneration programme that is taking place in the Creggan estate.

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“I am delighted to see that this is being progressed by bodies such as the Housing Executive.

“This is a long overdue development for homes in Creggan.”

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan said: “This will be welcome news for many Creggan NIHE tenants. The need for such a scheme has been glaringly apparent with many windows in these homes losing a great deal of heat and experiencing rot. This essential replacement scheme is a long time coming but I’m glad the Housing Executive have confirmed that it is coming.”

The window replacement scheme is due to commence in Spring.

Colr Burke said that: “I have been in contact with the Housing Executive to seek further clarification on confirmed start dates for the projects and I will keep residents notified.”

Mr Durkan meanwhile said that he has been made aware that the Rosemount area of the city is also scheduled for a window replacement scheme in 2021.

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