Work to install new kitchens at 135 social homes in Lisburn is now complete.

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive properties located on the Hillhall Estate received new modern kitchen facilities as part of a £19 million investment, which will see 4,280 NIHE properties receive new kitchens by March 2017.

Communities Minister Paul Givan visited the area to view the work.

Minister Givan said: "Each year the Housing Executive invests around £150million to maintain and upgrade its stock and this is just one example of how that investment is improving the quality of life for tenants by improving the quality of their homes. Over 4,000 tenants in more than 50 locations will receive new kitchens this year, from Castlerock to Kilkeel and Belleek to Ballycastle."

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Aengus Hannaway, Housing Executive Area Manager for Lisburn/Castlereagh, said: "We are committed to delivering better homes and making a difference in people's lives - across Northern Ireland this year, we will replace 4,280 kitchens in our properties, spending £18.8million.

"All of our tenants, including those in Hillhall will feel the benefit of these improvements for years to come."

(CD/LM)