Ellisland Court, Mauchline was officially re-opened by East Ayrshire Councillor Kathy Morrice, Spokesperson for Community Wellbeing, last week following an extensive refurbishment.

The complex, which is classified as a High Needs, Supported Accommodation, was completely overhauled with the installation of a new communal gas central heating system and sprinkler system, the tenants' homes and common areas were fully rewired and the complex was also re-roofed.

In addition, each tenant chose a new fully designed kitchen, a wet floor bathroom was installed in each home for wheel chair users and the homes were fully redecorated with the tenants choosing their own wallpaper and paint.

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All external entrances had a new security system fitted and a buggy park was installed which allows tenants to park and recharge their electric buggies. The complex has also moved into the 21st Century with the formation of a Smart House, which is designed with new IT smart technology and assists Social Services to assess tenants with severe disabilities who wish to return to their own homes.

Councillor Kathy Morrice, Spokesperson for Community Wellbeing said: "I was very pleased to re-open Ellisland Court and view the excellent facilities now available to our tenants.

"Everyone has worked very hard on this project and I was pleased to offer thanks to the Housing Service, the Council's Asset Improvement Service, Social Services, the main contractor, Clark Contracts of Paisley, and David Cook from LCS who greatly assisted in helping to resettle our tenants while the work was ongoing."

The tenants were presented with a small gift and Mr Hepburn the longest serving tenant, who has lived in the complex for over 10 years, was presented with a special gift from the Council to commemorate the occasion.

(GK/JM)