The results of a four-month renovation project at a Netherfield housing complex were unveiled to residents at a ceremony held last week.
Tenants were joined by Vernon Coaker MP, Mayor of Gedling Sandra Barnes and Cllr Peter Barnes as they celebrated the completion of works which saw communal areas at the Britannia Court complex given a facelift.
The £250K refurbishment included the installation of new carpets, doors, and energy saving lighting throughout the building, a new entrance, the transformation of a refuse storage area into a new scooter store, as well as re-decoration and new furnishings throughout.
The work, which was carried out by Gedling Homes, took just over four months to complete.
Tenants who live in the scheme’s 37 apartments were also given a say on how the renovation would look after being with swatches, samples and mood boards which allowed them to choose the colour scheme, artwork and furniture for the building.
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The communal garden area at the complex has been brightened up with a mural, painted by street artist James Zakarian.
With the tenants of the scheme ranging from 48 to 101 years old, and with the Britannia Court sitting on the site of the long-since-demolished Bourne Factory, where some of the tenants even worked, the mural depicts a factory surrounded by memories of films, music and culture from the past 100 years.
Vernon Coaker, MP for Gedling, was quick to praise the renovation work.
He said: “It really looks fantastic, more like a brand new building. I think I might start staying here actually instead of booking into hotels.”
Director of Gedling Homes, Jason Cannon said: “About four or five years ago we updated the flats where the tenants live, giving them new kitchens and heating, but the communal areas began looking tired.
“This has been about freshening the place up, making it more vibrant, more lively and providing the best offer for customers within the borough.”
