£20million to help Carmarthenshire council estates
A huge £20 million is being invested to improve the areas around council estates in Carmarthenshire.
Groundbreaking work is underway to clear neglected land and create new play areas, allotments and community green spaces.
Tenants and housing officers have joined together to create key projects and identify areas where work is most needed.
Pilot schemes are underway before the programme is rolled out across the county.
Carmarthenshire County Council is behind the Environmental Works Project.
It forms part of the £200 million Carmarthenshire Homes Standard, which is aimed at improving the council’s 9,200 council homes.
Huge refurbishment schemes are underway to improve houses, and officers want to ensure that the areas around estates are also improved.
In recent months a neglected play area in Waun Sidan, Pembrey has been improved and landscaped.
New railings and security gates have been installed at Woods Row Court in Carmarthen, along with improvements to flower beds, new outdoor lighting and painting works.
A neglected area at Maesywern in Carway is being transformed into a community green space complete with landscaping, paths and benches.
A skateboard and BMX park is being created in Capel Hendre’s Bancyddraenon and work is due to start on allotments in Maes Elfryn, Llandeilo and Ty’r Gelli in Llanelli.
A project group of tenants and housing officers is working on future projects.
Priority is given to schemes that are sustainable, have a clear impact on the community, are value for money and are able to attract match funding.
The council’s Area Housing Manager Richard Batt said: “The project is aimed at improving the areas around council housing in Carmarthenshire.
“It is maximising the benefits of the Homes Standards programme and is delivering wider environmental improvements for thousands of tenants.
“The schemes are also helping to reduce the incidences of anti-social behaviour and leading to economic spin-offs for the construction industry.”
Officers say they are delighted to be working so closely with tenants and the partnership approach is helping to build better communities and sustainable projects.
Housing Executive Board Member cllr Hugh Evans said: “I am delighted that so much work is being carried out under the Environmental Works Project.
“This grassroots engagement is encouraging tenants to take ownership of their communities.
“The council is committed to providing the very best housing service for tenants and programmes like this are having a direct impact on the lives of people in Carmarthenshire.”
Environmental Works Programme Clare Tinkler, tenant Mike Frangione, and EWP assistant Hayley McIntosh at Woods Row Court in Carmarthen.
Housing officers and tenants at Waun Sidan, Pembrey.
Groundbreaking work is underway to clear neglected land and create new play areas, allotments and community green spaces.
Tenants and housing officers have joined together to create key projects and identify areas where work is most needed.
Pilot schemes are underway before the programme is rolled out across the county.
Carmarthenshire County Council is behind the Environmental Works Project.
It forms part of the £200 million Carmarthenshire Homes Standard, which is aimed at improving the council’s 9,200 council homes.
Huge refurbishment schemes are underway to improve houses, and officers want to ensure that the areas around estates are also improved.
In recent months a neglected play area in Waun Sidan, Pembrey has been improved and landscaped.
New railings and security gates have been installed at Woods Row Court in Carmarthen, along with improvements to flower beds, new outdoor lighting and painting works.
A neglected area at Maesywern in Carway is being transformed into a community green space complete with landscaping, paths and benches.
A skateboard and BMX park is being created in Capel Hendre’s Bancyddraenon and work is due to start on allotments in Maes Elfryn, Llandeilo and Ty’r Gelli in Llanelli.
A project group of tenants and housing officers is working on future projects.
Priority is given to schemes that are sustainable, have a clear impact on the community, are value for money and are able to attract match funding.
The council’s Area Housing Manager Richard Batt said: “The project is aimed at improving the areas around council housing in Carmarthenshire.
“It is maximising the benefits of the Homes Standards programme and is delivering wider environmental improvements for thousands of tenants.
“The schemes are also helping to reduce the incidences of anti-social behaviour and leading to economic spin-offs for the construction industry.”
Officers say they are delighted to be working so closely with tenants and the partnership approach is helping to build better communities and sustainable projects.
Housing Executive Board Member cllr Hugh Evans said: “I am delighted that so much work is being carried out under the Environmental Works Project.
“This grassroots engagement is encouraging tenants to take ownership of their communities.
“The council is committed to providing the very best housing service for tenants and programmes like this are having a direct impact on the lives of people in Carmarthenshire.”
Environmental Works Programme Clare Tinkler, tenant Mike Frangione, and EWP assistant Hayley McIntosh at Woods Row Court in Carmarthen.
Housing officers and tenants at Waun Sidan, Pembrey.
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