QMAC Construction has installed new kitchens for Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) tenants in west Belfast.

The kitchen replacement scheme began mainly in the Bearnagh and Bingnian areas of Andersonstown in September 2014. The scheme is currently ahead of schedule, and is expected to be complete next month.

A total of 122 properties will have their kitchens replaced, costing more than £460,000.

Dan Kelly from the Link Community Association, said: "The recent kitchen replacement scheme in the middle Andersonstown area was very welcomed by the residents and although the replacement happened at what can be a stressful time for some (the Christmas period), the whole project ran smoothly, this is down to one simple thing: consultation. From the very inception of the scheme the Housing Executive involved the community through the Link Community Association, who facilitated meetings with all involved including the contractors. We were then able to keep the community informed of all aspects of the scheme through our bulletin. The Link also facilitated a weekly clinic where Pearse Linden, the Housing Officer for the area, took inquiries from local residents. If only all other bodies carrying out work in the area were to follow this module, the community would both have a say and feel included in changes to their area."

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