Work on a housing scheme redevelopment in L'Derry has been completed.

Choice Housing has launched its £3.6million upgrade of 126 Strand Road.

The redevelopment, formerly known as Rock Mills, included the remodelling of its existing 86 apartments to an increase of 94 new modern self-contained units.

Working in collaboration with the Department for Communities (DfC) and the Housing Executive, Choice developed a re-improvement strategy to transform the building.

Michael McDonnell, Group Chief Executive of Choice Housing said: "We believe in providing good quality housing to those who need it and actively involving tenants in our plans. The renovation work at126 Strand Road is a fine example of what we are trying to achieve. It was through consultation with our tenants that the decision was made to rename the scheme, helping to express the new character of the development.

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"This project includes a significant reconfiguration of the building enabling a wider range of tenancies accommodated and a series of major improvements throughout the scheme. The completion of this scheme is great news for its tenants and for the city as a whole, particularly given the need for quality accessible social housing in the Derry~Londonderry area. We have been pleased to see the support for the redevelopment of this scheme in the local area also."

The renovation project included an overhaul of all electrics and plumbing within the building and the fitting of new kitchens and bathrooms throughout, as well as a number of other upgrades. In April 2017, the first wave of new tenants moved in, with remaining tenants taking up residency in their new homes in August 2018 ahead of its official opening today.

AMSON Consortium, a joint venture between construction firm AMS Ltd and Omagh-based O'Neill Electrics Ltd., undertook the refurbishment.

(CD/MH)