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25/08/2021

Waverley Housing Association Award Electrical Testing Contract

Waverley Housing Association have announced the awarding of its electrical testing contract to Saltire Facilities Management.

The contract, which is valued at £80,000, will see Saltire's qualified engineers carry out periodic electrical checks on approximately 800 properties owned by Waverley Housing Association. In addition, Saltire will install new fire alarm systems which conform to the latest standards in around 400 of these homes.

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Waverley Housing is a social landlord operating throughout the Central Scottish Borders. Saltire has a well-established history of working in partnership with housing associations, councils, and other public sector bodies, and is currently working with a dozen such organisations throughout Scotland and Northwest England.

Speaking of the contract award, Service Delivery Director, Natalie Milne said: "Everyone at Saltire is so pleased to have added Waverley Housing Association to our ever-growing list of clients in the public sector. While we are well-known for our domestic boiler installations and serve more than 7000 domestic homes, we also have a strong track record in managing large-scale contracts and delivering work of real quality. This latest win is another feather in the cap of our highly skilled employees."

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