Over 100 West Belfast homes are getting new kitchens and bathrooms in a £680,000 Housing Executive upgrade.

Work has already started on the Twinbrook homes in a bid to make them “fit for the future”.

The 21-week scheme, which will also see the 104 houses rewired, is expected to be finished by Spring.

Sean O’Kane, Housing Executive Team Leader in the Dairy Farm office, said: “From an aesthetic point of view, the upgrades to the kitchens and bathrooms of these homes is a major improvement.

“The kitchens and bathrooms are very modern, striking and finished to a high standard.

“However, the overall work undertaken in each property – in particular the re-wiring and electrical aspects, gives real peace of mind to our tenants that their homes will be fit for use for a very long time.

“We’ve kept our tenants involved as part of the process – we consulted with them before work began and we also gave them a choice of kitchens and fittings.

“Initial feedback has already been overwhelmingly positive and we’ll continue to monitor the scheme as it proceeds.

“Our commitment to the Colin area is concrete – we have an office at Dairy Farm providing a vital access point for our customers and we will continue to look at ways to improve their living standards and their lives.”

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