AN investment of £39 million is coming to improve homes and neighbourhoods in Dumfries and Galloway in the next three years.
Wheatley Homes South is to invest millions locally to transform thousands of properties by making them warmer, drier and cheaper to run.
Between now and 2028, Wheatley will invest £10.9m in Annandale; £14m in Nithsdale; £4.8m in the Stewartry, and £9.4m in Wigtownshire.
And the to-do list includes:
new kitchens in 1100 homes;
nearly 300 new front or back doors;
loft or floor insulation improvements in 1600 homes; and
extra energy efficiency improvements, including 70 new electric heating systems, hot water cylinder insulation in 275 homes and over 1300 new gas boilers.
The investment plans have been shaped by the views of tenants who asked for more money to be spent improving existing homes, while also making them more efficient to help with rising fuel bills.
Managing director Alex Lamb said: “Wheatley Homes South is committed to making homes warmer, safer and more comfortable for thousands of families in every part of Dumfries and Galloway.
“These ambitious plans have been driven by the views of our tenants who want to see more money spent on improving our existing homes as well as on building more.
“This £39.1m investment is about ensuring our homes and communities remain great places to live and it forms part of our extensive programme of improvements to our customers’ homes and neighbourhoods over the coming months and years.”
In 2023-24, Wheatley Homes South carried out over 56,000 repairs, spending £17.2m on improving existing homes and £14.6m on repairs and maintenance.
