Tenants move out for repair works in Llwynhendy
Tenants living in parts of a Llwynhendy council estate are being asked to vacate their homes for a few days to allow contractors to prepare their home for internal refurbishment.
Almost 70 households living in council properties in Browen, Ynyslas, Pant Y Celyn and Morawel are being supported to find suitable temporary accommodation for around three days whilst the work is carried out.
They are also being offered a compensation package for their inconvenience.
Standard surveys undertaken in preparation for Carmarthenshire Homes Standard internal works have identified asbestos paper insulation around flue pipes, and some mixed with other materials in a small amount of rubble.
Information has been provided to tenants which reassures them that asbestos is safe, providing it is not disturbed.
With work being planned at their properties, it has been decided to remove the material to make the area safe for contractors, and to prevent the disturbance of any material as a result of their activity.
Head of Housing, Robin Staines, said: “We have been very mindful of the need to keep tenants fully informed of the work that needs to be undertaken.
“At the same time, we feel it is important to reassure them that given the location of the material, there is very little risk that they may have been exposed to the asbestos.
“The main risk is to the contractors that need to access the roof space as part of internal Carmarthenshire Homes Standard works, as their activity may disturb the asbestos.
“Unfortunately, safe removal of the material will involve some disruption to tenants – we realise that this is not an ideal situation, but, more importantly, it is the safest option.
“We will keep the disruption to a minimum, and will compensate all those affected for their inconvenience.”
Tenant Liaison Officers have visited each household individually to offer further information and advice.
Specialist contractors will visit each property within the next few weeks, but in the meantime, loft access hatches are being sealed as a precautionary measure.
Cllr Hugh Evans, Executive Board Member for Housing, said: “Tenants are being kept very well informed, and will continue to receive advice and information from the housing team should they have any concerns. We thank them in advance for their co-operation whilst this work is underway.”
Almost 70 households living in council properties in Browen, Ynyslas, Pant Y Celyn and Morawel are being supported to find suitable temporary accommodation for around three days whilst the work is carried out.
They are also being offered a compensation package for their inconvenience.
Standard surveys undertaken in preparation for Carmarthenshire Homes Standard internal works have identified asbestos paper insulation around flue pipes, and some mixed with other materials in a small amount of rubble.
Information has been provided to tenants which reassures them that asbestos is safe, providing it is not disturbed.
With work being planned at their properties, it has been decided to remove the material to make the area safe for contractors, and to prevent the disturbance of any material as a result of their activity.
Head of Housing, Robin Staines, said: “We have been very mindful of the need to keep tenants fully informed of the work that needs to be undertaken.
“At the same time, we feel it is important to reassure them that given the location of the material, there is very little risk that they may have been exposed to the asbestos.
“The main risk is to the contractors that need to access the roof space as part of internal Carmarthenshire Homes Standard works, as their activity may disturb the asbestos.
“Unfortunately, safe removal of the material will involve some disruption to tenants – we realise that this is not an ideal situation, but, more importantly, it is the safest option.
“We will keep the disruption to a minimum, and will compensate all those affected for their inconvenience.”
Tenant Liaison Officers have visited each household individually to offer further information and advice.
Specialist contractors will visit each property within the next few weeks, but in the meantime, loft access hatches are being sealed as a precautionary measure.
Cllr Hugh Evans, Executive Board Member for Housing, said: “Tenants are being kept very well informed, and will continue to receive advice and information from the housing team should they have any concerns. We thank them in advance for their co-operation whilst this work is underway.”
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