Making Greenacres greener

Building new homes is a major focus for us, but we also want to make sure our existing homes are as energy efficient as possible.

As part of this, we recently carried out work to a row of three cottages at Greenacres in Margam. Built in the late 1960s, they originally housed workers from the nearby crematorium. The houses were not only in need of renovation but were clad in tin without any insulation, so we embarked on a special project to make them greener.

Working with our contractors, Joyners, we set about removing the tin to expose the bare bricks.

We then installed external wall insulation before rendering over them to make the homes more energy efficient. The roofs were also replaced, incorporating solar panels with kitchens and bathrooms also updated.

Tenant liaison officer Laura was our tenants’ first point of contact during the work.
“These homes needed updating and the transformation has been remarkable. The residents have been telling me what a difference it has made to their lives and how much more comfortable and homely they feel.”

Tenant Mrs Davies said:
“We are really happy with the work that has been done. We’ve lived here a long time and the houses look so much better, it’s such an improvement.”