Engie to renovate four Coatbridge tower blocks

Aaron Morby 6 years ago
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North Lanarkshire Council has picked regeneration specialist Engie to renovate four 16-storey housing blocks in Coatbridge.

Works to start on Blairgrove and Merryston Towers in May
Works to start on Blairgrove and Merryston Towers in May

Significant renovation work worth £18.5m will take place at Blairgrove and Merryston Towers, as well as Glen Court and Millbrae Court.

Engie will carry out essential structural repairs, energy efficiency measures and upgrades to communal areas.

The scope of works will include roof repairs, new windows and cladding systems, fitting individual flat sprinklers and new fire doors.

Engie has confirmed the application of a long-term investment approach, which will see the company work with the council and other local community groups and enterprises to establish additional community investment that will enrich lives. This will also include employment and training opportunities for local people and businesses throughout the duration of the build.

Brian Pettigrew, regional managing director for ENGIE’s Places & Communities division, said: “The programme of improvement works will improve the visual appearance of the blocks, as well as offering a safer and more sustainable home for residents.

“This project is hugely important to us and, as with all of our regeneration projects across the UK, we are committed to scoping out wider local community investment and training opportunities that create sustainable places for everyone to work and live in.

Work on the four blocks in Coatbridge is scheduled to begin in May this year to complete the work by May 2020.

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