From new landscaped gardens and a hairdressing facility, to additional common room areas and safety features, including dementia friendly colour coded doors and frames, these exciting changes are set to improve the lives of the residents living here. And not forgetting the residents that like getting out and about, an area is also being created for tenants to charge their mobility scooters.

Cameron Barr, from housing property and projects, said: “This is a significant project that will positively impact on the lives of our tenants and their families.

“Before any work was carried out, we spoke with our residents explaining the nature of the work and how this would be done. At all stages of the project, which is being delivered by Ashwood Construction Limited, the contractor has taken the needs of our tenants into account. One of the ways they are doing this is to carry out the work in small phases to reduce any stress from noise, vibration or disruption that residents might be worried about.

“Everyone is very excited by the plans and it’s the talk of the complex! The renovation will deliver a fabulous environment for our tenants to enjoy with their families and friends, bringing a real sense of community to Dundyvan Gardens.”

As part of the refurbishment, an extension is being added to the existing common areas as well as two further communal areas which tenants can use to meet up in.

Safety upgrades are also taking place, including fire detection measures. These will see all flat doors and frames being replaced with colour coded doors and frames, a key dementia friendly measure and one that will also help the visually impaired. This should help contribute to a safe, warm and friendly living environment for the tenant.

Additional family areas and benches are being created as part of the landscape garden plans. It’s so important residents can enjoy being outdoors in fresh air and these improvements will allow families to choose to meet in the garden and use the area to its full potential.

It’s anticipated the project will be completed by summer 2022. However, residents could start to see improvements as early as this summer through the upgrading of fire doors and some decoration.