Long anticipated double glazed windows have begun to arrive in a number of flats on Weir Estate after years of hard work by WERA and local Councillors.  A number of residents have also been given appointments to have their new windows fitted by the end of December.

Following works to the pilot flat at Weir House being completed, properties in Weir and West Houses have now also had new windows fitted giving residents relief from cold and drafty conditions caused by the old metal crittel windows which have deteriorated due to over 60 years of neglect.

Weir Estate Residents Association, led by Chair Dave McEvoy took action with the support of Thornton Ward councillors, Lib Peck and Diana Morris took bring new windows and doors to those living on Weir Estate.

The windows which are being installed by the Breyer Group will provide residents with comfortable, warmer and energy efficient homes bringing their fuel bills down.

Works are expected to continue across the estate as previously reported on wera.org.uk until the early part of the New Year. Many other works will also be taking place to improve the estate with complete external re-decoration; metal repair works to railings on balcony’s as well as internal extractor fans to flats.

WERA has strived to make the windows a reality this year with numerous meetings and correspondence to various officers within Lambeth Living and has continued to battle to bring the new double glazing to the estate.

Weir Estate had previously been left off the programme for new windows and doors until WERA’s Chair and local Councillors worked together; and have continued to tackle leaseholder concerns as well as answering questions from residents.

WERA Chair Dave McEvoy spoke of his delight at seeing properties being completed “We have worked hard to make this happen and it goes to show what a bit of determination can do to change the lives of our residents. This shows that Residents Associations really work with the right support from our local councillors. I am thrilled this will be the last winter residents will endure and we will see the end of tired warped and rusting windows, it’s a real relief and great to see more and more properties being done everyday.”

Many residents have now also been contacted with appointment dates as their windows arrive Mr McEvoy added “I won’t be satisfied until all the works that are taking place on this estate are completed and done to a good standard; we continue to work closely with Lambeth Living Officers and our fantastic ward Councillors”

Although properties on Anfield Close do not need new glazing Anfield Close will get re-decoration to its stairwell and improved lighting to brighten the communal stairwell which many residents have complained are too dull. This will come out of a contingency fund.

Works are not expected to be completed until March 2010 when the estate will be given a new lease of life with a new paint job and the desperately and long awaited windows. Many of whom will enjoy a warmer Christmas safe in the knowledge their heating is not escaping out of the window.