I am pleased to advise that the vital permanent repairs to the lift at Sinderins Court commenced yesterday.
I have this morning been assured by Home Scotland’s Maintenance Officer that work to make permanent repairs to the lift were commenced by Home Scotland’s contractors Scotech at 10am yesterday and that both Home Scotland’s Maintenance Officer and their lift consultant has since paid a site visit to ensure that everything is progressing as planned.
The lift problems have caused significant problems for the sheltered tenants, breaking down some 17 times (click on headline to view earlier item about this) and although a number of temporary repairs were made, Home Scotland concluded that the complete replacement of the lift’s control panel and hydraulic unit was vital if further breakdowns were to be avoided.
Home Scotland has since advised that its normal 12 week tendering process for capital works was speeded up to enable the permanent repairs get underway. It is envisaged that the installation works will take place over two weeks and although a third week will be required for testing the new lift system, the lift should be fully operational by then.
I am very pleased that the lift at Sinderins Court is now being fully repaired – the previous lift problems were of great concern to residents who greatly rely on their being a properly functioning lift for access to and from their homes.
However, it is vital the work takes place as swiftly as possible as elderly residents cannot be without the lift for any prolonged period of time.
I have this morning been assured by Home Scotland’s Maintenance Officer that work to make permanent repairs to the lift were commenced by Home Scotland’s contractors Scotech at 10am yesterday and that both Home Scotland’s Maintenance Officer and their lift consultant has since paid a site visit to ensure that everything is progressing as planned.
The lift problems have caused significant problems for the sheltered tenants, breaking down some 17 times (click on headline to view earlier item about this) and although a number of temporary repairs were made, Home Scotland concluded that the complete replacement of the lift’s control panel and hydraulic unit was vital if further breakdowns were to be avoided.
Home Scotland has since advised that its normal 12 week tendering process for capital works was speeded up to enable the permanent repairs get underway. It is envisaged that the installation works will take place over two weeks and although a third week will be required for testing the new lift system, the lift should be fully operational by then.
I am very pleased that the lift at Sinderins Court is now being fully repaired – the previous lift problems were of great concern to residents who greatly rely on their being a properly functioning lift for access to and from their homes.
However, it is vital the work takes place as swiftly as possible as elderly residents cannot be without the lift for any prolonged period of time.