Hundreds of residents of a Dundee housing scheme may have to wait two weeks for repairs to homes damaged by the winter weather.
As many as 250 homes in Ardler have been damaged by persistent snow and ice that has damaged guttering and surrounding roofline panels.
The properties, maintained by housing association Sanctuary Scotland, received temporary repairs over the festive period however, permanent fixes could still be weeks away as quotes are gathered.
On Monday Sanctuary technical manager Sandy McCutcheon confirmed that around one quarter of the association’s properties in the area had sustained damage, but reassured tenants that assistance would be forthcoming once contracts had been negotiated.
He said, “We estimate that between 200 and 250 properties in Ardler have suffered some degree of damage to the roofline area.
“Prior to the Christmas break, our contractors removed and made safe damaged guttering and fascia boarding that was a potential health and safety risk.”
He added, “Due to the extent of the work required, coupled with the persistent snow and ice in the area, we were unable to undertake repairs prior to the festive period.
“We have entered into discussions with contractors to establish costs and timescales to carry out the remedial works and we hope to have tradesmen on site within a fortnight weather permitting.”
Ardler was redeveloped extensively at the turn of the millennium, with new housing built through a partnership of Sanctuary Scotland and Wimpey Homes.
Despite surviving several bad winters beforehand, the prolonged cold snap this winter, which began at the end of November, appears to have taken its toll on the complex.
Local councillor Ian Borthwick remained upbeat and stated his confidence in the housing association to carry out repairs as soon as possible.
He said, “Ardler is an excellent scheme with a high level of community awareness.
“Damage to that extent should be remedied as soon as possible and I have every confidence that Sanctuary will address these issues.”