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£33.5 million completes Hattersley homes

by Ethos public relations

In November 2006 Peak Valley Housing Association started a massive refurbishment of its 1342 property portfolio in Hattersley. Now the company is celebrating the completion of this £33.5 million project.

Managing Director of Peak Valley Housing Association is Phil Corris. He said: “The refurbishment work now brings Hattersley homes well beyond the government’s Decent Homes standard and we are pleased to have completed the refurbishment on time and on budget.”

Residents have benefited from new kitchens and bathrooms, re-wiring, central heating and modern bathroom installations. In addition, some properties have also had new doors, windows, fascias, soffits and canopies. Insulation standards have also been improved generating significant energy savings.

Jayne and Neil Gaffney live on Pudding Lane with their seven year old son Kyle and say their refurbished home feels like a new one.

“Before the work the kitchen was tiny - you couldn’t swing a cat,” said Jayne. “Peak Valley knocked a wall down which opened up the space and this together with the lovely new units and worktops make it feel huge.

“We’ve also had new windows and doors, new central heating and a smashing new bathroom. It’s like living in a new house.”

The family has lived in their current home for six years and have lived in Hattersley all their life.

“Like everyone here we were thrilled when Peak Valley started work on the houses,” she said. “Hattersley is a fabulous place to live and we’re delighted that our homes have been modernised.”

As well as the refurbishment work, Peak Valley has built 64 new bungalows for the over 55’s and is now set to embark on the next phase of its investment programme which will concentrate on environmental improvements in the area.

Phil Corris said: “The satisfaction rates from residents have been consistently high throughout this process – never below 97%.

“Our thanks must go to our contractor The Casey Group, our staff and Board members and of course to the residents who have allowed us into their homes.

“The next phase of our work will see the area further improved through our environmental and Public Realm programme ensuring that Hattersley remains a great place to live, work and play.”

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Posted at 11^th April 2011