River Clyde Homes outlines £17m investment plans

River Clyde Homes has unveiled the details of its multi-million pound investment plans for housing in Inverclyde.Just over £17 million will be spent in the coming year to upgrade homes and make them more energy efficient, around £10.6m of which will be spent on major works to improve the housing stock.In a first for the Association, solar panels will be installed in 150 existing properties as part of a £3m drive to improve energy efficiency for customers. A total of 310 additional homes will be converted from inefficient electric storage heating to gas central heating and a £400k programme to improve insulation of lofts and wall cavities will take place. The previously announced major works to replace an ageing heating system at the apartments in Kilblain Court, Greenock will begin soon.Over £1m will be spent on planned maintenance works as a new roof replacement programme begins, 45 properties will receive new kitchens, bathrooms and electrics, and £250k will be spent on replacing windows and doors.In response to customer feedback, £3.2m will be invested in improving the built environment in neighbourhoods and £450k to improve and paint communal areas in flatted accommodation.To help customers stay in their own homes, a budget of £300k has been set aside for aids and adaptations to properties.