Around 200 properties in Muswell Hill in Tottenham will benefit from a range of energy efficiency measures

Homes in the Coldfall area of Muswell Hill (credit Google)

A project to make hundreds of council homes in Muswell Hill and Tottenham warmer and cheaper to run will get under way after tenants backed the scheme.

Around 200 street properties in Coldfall Estate in N10 and Tower Gardens North in N17 will see the installation of measures such as external wall and loft installation as well as double glazed windows and doors to retain heat and reduce energy consumption.

Part of the council’s housing energy action plan, the scheme will reduce each households’ carbon footprint, cut heating bills, and ensure the homes are less prone to damp and mould.

It follows extensive work with residents to survey properties so that the project can deliver a tailored solution for each home and deliver the best possible outcomes.

Sarah Williams, the council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for housing and planning, said: “This scheme is important because it delivers on both our commitment to improve the quality of our homes and reduce Haringey’s carbon footprint.

“It is another example of how we are working closely with our residents to achieve the best possible living standards.

“The project will make the homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer as well as more energy efficient so that bills go down.

“This is just the start of our plans and what we learn from this scheme will give us a strong foundation as we develop our programme to retrofit more council homes.”

The scheme marks the start of the council’s wider programme to gradually retrofit all 15,000 council homes and part of its mission to become a net zero carbon borough by 2041.

A contractor has been appointed with work set to get underway in May.

A consultation with residents last year gave them the opportunity to offer feedback on their homes as well as choosing the colours for the external insulation that will give the homes a fresh appearance.

The scheme is made possible through support from the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.

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