East Antrim Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs has welcomed an update he received from Choice Housing relating to the keenly anticipated opening of Greenisland house, which states that the building will be ready for occupation from Monday 14th May 2018.
Roy Beggs MLA said “I am advised by Choice Housing that the £4.2m dementia friendly supportive living accommodation at Greenisland House provided in conjunction with the NHSCT and Triangle will be ready for occupation on the 14th May, with 15 tenants waiting to take up occupancy and a further 6 households to be made an offer of accommodation. I had pressed for investment in supported living at the Greenisland House site when the residential care home at the same location closed its doors a number of years ago. This announcement is a welcome investment in supported living at Greenisland House within East Antrim and I am pleased that the work has completed and all services are now finalised, following unexpected delays and after years of lobbying.”
A spokesperson from Choice Housing added “We are happy to accept referrals for any suitable, elderly households who are interested in rehousing at Greenisland House. In particular, we have a number of available apartments which would suit frail, elderly, single applicants.”
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