The BCT owns and manages over 1,800 homes on the Byker estate after residents voted in favour of transfer in 2012. The current government wrote off the historic debt associated with the Estate which enabled BCT to secure the funding for the transfer. Since then, the BCT has worked quickly to deliver stock transfer promises and its five year planned capital investment programme of £26 million is well underway, which is making a real difference to people’s lives.
Keepmoat will be completing a full external fabric overhaul of the Byker Wall which will include a new roof, windows and doors to 400 flats and maisonettes. Improvements will also be made to communal stairwells and entrances, and a complete repaint in line with the original colour scheme.
In addition to the refurbishment works, Openview have also been appointed to install a new digital aerial system, including broadband to each property, as well as upgrading the door entry and CCTV systems that are delivered by a concierge service.