24dash — July 27th 2012
A Government Minister has visited a Milton Keynes housing
estate to see first hand how energy efficiency measure are transforming
the lives of local residents.
Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker met
tenants from The Lakes Estate this week - where nearly 50 council-owned
homes are undergoing refurbishment as part of a £7.7m project to make
them warmer and greener.
The work, which includes installing double glazing,
external wall insulation and new cladding, replacing boilers and
installing new warm flat roofs, is being carried out by Apollo, part of
the housing and regeneration company Keepmoat, on behalf of Milton
Keynes Council.
Barry Clay, Contracts Manager for Keepmoat, said: "Energy
Efficiency is high on the agenda right now and Keepmoat are highly
experienced at providing this type regeneration work.
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